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BOISEWEEKLY STAFF General Manager: Sally Freeman sally@boiseweekly.com Publisher: Matt Davison mdavison@idahopress.com Editorial Editor: George Prentice george@boiseweekly.com Senior Staff Writers: Harrison Berry, harrison@boiseweekly.com Lex Nelson, lex@boiseweekly.com Listings Editor: Jay Vail Listings: calendar@boiseweekly.com Advertising Account Executive:

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8 Including Bogus Basin, The Flicks, Hannifin’s and The Record Exchange.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT . . . . . . . . . PAGES 10-14 Including Best Local Architectural Treasure, Art Gallery, Band, Comedian, Family Friendly Attraction, Festival, Idaho Writer, Music Venue, Musician, Performing Arts, Radio Personality, Radio Stadion, Televison Station and Visual Artist.

Art Director: Jason Jacobsen jason@boiseweekly.com Contributing Artists: E. J. Pettinger Circulation Man About Town: Stan Jackson stan@boiseweekly.com Distribution: Tim Anders, Char Anders, Becky Baker, Ken Griffith, Stan Jackson,

SPORTS & RECREATION . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 16-19 Including Best Athletic Store, Bike Shop, Board Shop, Golf Course, Local Sports Team, Outdoor Gear Store, Ski Shop and Yoga Studio.

Barbara Kemp, Warren O’Dell, Steve Pallasen, Zach Thomas Boise Weekly prints 39,000 copies every Wednesday, with 22,000 distributed free of charge at almost 1,000 locations throughout the Treasure Valley and 17,000 inserted in

GOODS & SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 20-32 Including Best Bank/Credit Union, Barbershop, Bookstore, Brewery, Candy Shop, Car Dealer, Cidery, Clothing Store, Coffee Roaster, Dentists’ Office, Ethnic Market, Furniture Store, Gift Shop, Grocery Store, Gym, Hair Salon, Hotel, Nonprofit Organization, Nursery or Gardening Store, Pet Boarder, Pet Store, Secondhand Shop, Spa, Tattoo Artist, Toy Store, Vape Shop, Veterinary Office, Vintage Store, Wine Shop and Winery.

Anniversary and Client Appreciation Party At The Cat Doctor, we enjoy a good party and for our 22nd Anniversary – we are going to do just that! We will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day but the rest of the week will be food, fun and felines!

• Visit our office daily May 28th – June 1st for daily raffles and refreshments • Saturday, June 1st from 4-6:30pm join us for a Cat Themed Appreciation Party!

Free BBQ, face painting, swag bags, raffles for free exams, gift certificates and more!

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Cat Care by Cat People!

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FOOD & DINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 34-50 Including Best Bakery, Barbecue, Basque, Bloody Mary, Breakfast, Brunch, Burger, Caldwell Restaurant, Caterer, Chef, Chinese, Coffeehouse, Dessert, Dinner, Donuts, Eagle Restaurant, Family Restaurant, Fine Dining, Food Truck/Cart, Fries, Frozen Treat, Garden City Restaurant, Gluten-Free, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kuna Restaurant, Late Night Dining, Lunch, Mediterranean, Meridian Restaurant, Mimosa, Nampa Restaurant, Pizza, Poke, Sandwich Shop, Seafood, South-of-the-Border, Steak, Sushi, Tacos, Thai, Vegetarian Food, Vietnamese and Wine List.

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BARS & NIGHTLIFE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 52-58 Including Best Bar, Bartender, Cocktails, Dance Club, DJ, Gay-Friendly Bar, Happy Hour, Karaoke, Martini, Sports Bar, Strip Club and Trivia Night.

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SPLISH SPLASH THE SIX OUTDOOR POOLS—BOR AH, FAIRMONT, IV Y WILD, LOWELL, SOUTH AND THE NATATORIUM— OPER ATED BY THE BOISE PARKS AND RECRE ATION DEPARTMENT ARE OPEN FOR THE SE ASON. YOUTH SWIM PA S SES START AT $20 FOR BOISE RESIDENTS. FAMILY AND NON-RESIDENT PAS SES ARE ALSO AVAIL ABLE. A L L P O O L S A RE STA F F E D BY C E RTI F I E D L I F E G UA RD S . RE A D MORE AT REC & SPORTS/REC NE WS. A NEW CHAPTER? Boise Public Library Director Kevin Booe is on the shortlist of finalists for the directorship of the Joplin, Missouri, library system. Booe has been director of the Boise Public Library since 2007. Read more at News/Citydesk.

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RamaPong, dubbed “Boise’s, and possibly the country’s, first ramen/Ping-Pong restaurant and bar,” has opened for business in the subterranean level of the Adelmann Building on Capitol Boulevard.

Read more at Food & Drink/ Food News.

Yen Ching, 20-plustime Best of Boise winner in the category of Best Chinese, has opened Bei (pronounced “bay”) Lounge, featuring an extensive list of beer, wine and house cocktails. Read more at Food & Drink/Food News.

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YOUR SHARED MEMORY OF RIDING MORNING STAR MIGHT WIN YOU A CHAIR One lucky skier’s fond memories of riding the now-retired Morning Star Chairlift at Bogus Basin could win that person a piece of history: one of the lift’s iconic chairs.

The Morning Star Chairlift Story Contest, in which entrants share their memories of riding the lift in stories of no more than 250 words, runs until Sunday, June 2. Entrants must be at least 18 years old, entries are limited to one submission per person, and photos are optional, but not required.

The winner will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges, including Bogus Basin is asking people to share their stories about the MornBetsy Russell of the Idaho Press, ing Star chairlift for a chance to win one of its chairs. revealed on Friday, June 7.

At the end of its 2018-2019 ski season, Bogus Basin announced that, after 50 years, the Morning Star Chairlift (Chair No. 2) would be replaced with a high-speed quad chairlift. The Morning Star lift began coming down in April, and earlier this month, 30 of the chairs went to the highest bidders in an online auction, bringing in more than $75,000 to the nonprofit. Another of the chairs was a grand prize in a special Idaho Gives Day raffle. Now, Bogus officials are asking people to share their stories for a chance to win a unique piece of memorabilia. Additionally, a number of the entries are expected to be shared via social media.

Entries for the Morning Star Chairlift Story Contest should be emailed to marketing@bogusbasin.org, by June 2.

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ow many surveys have placed Boise at or near the top of lists of best places to live? Honestly, we’ve lost count.

Just a couple of months ago, the City of Trees landed on Livability.com’s 2019 Top 100 Places to Live rankings. In fact, the survey ranked Boise No. 1 when compared to more than 1,000 other cities with populations between 20,000 and 1 million.

“Young families are drawn to Boise because it’s one of the safest cities in the world,” wrote the survey’s authors. “Boise has become a magnet for people looking for a tight-knit community, great job opportunities, easy access to the outdoors and, perhaps most importantly, a much lower cost of living than many larger and comparably sized cities.”

We’re not entirely certain that every Boisean would agree with that “lower cost of living” comment, which is currently a white-hot topic of debate. It’s a fact that housing prices are rising: The median list price for a Boise home is somewhere around $350,000,

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and median rent in Boise is about $1,395 per month. Indeed, there are many differing opinions on what Boise officials like to call “smart growth.”

But truth be told, our favorite thing to do each year is to celebrate Boise: embrace its past, celebrate the present and look to our collective future with great anticipation. So, with a full heart, Boise Weekly proudly presents our 2019 edition of Best of Boise.

A record-setting number of nominations and votes (300,000plus) were cast during this year’s BOB’s balloting process. And for that, we give great thanks to you, dear reader. Time and again, you make the Best of Boise happen. True, there’s only one winner in each category, but rest assured, tens of thousands of voters weighed in on Boise’s best. Is BOB the ultimate arbiter of taste?

Of course not. Is it a sincere expression of affection for what makes Boise so special? You bet.

—George Prentice, Editor

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In 2008, Boise Weekly wrote about Hannifin’s as it celebrated its 100th year on the corner of Main and 11th streets. Now, 11 years later, the cigar store is still quietly puffing away, enthroned forever as Boise’s Best Smoke shop. Of course, it’s not nearly as cynical as that: Since its opening, Hannifin’s has prided itself on offering the Treasure Valley’s best selection of cigars, cigarettes and pipe tobacco, with more than 100 different brands on its shelves. Step inside, and it’s as if the clocks have been turned back to the era when Grease was happening, and smoking was still what the cool kids did. “It makes me feel good that there’s a lot of history and a lot of people love coming here and seeing that it exists,” Robert Guerrero, the shop’s then-new owner, said back in ‘08. “And though some things have changed, many things have not.” As cigars and cigarettes are increasingly beset be e-cigarettes, and those in turn face tightening restrictions from lawmakers, Hannifin’s remains a smoker’s port in the storm.

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THE RECORD EXCHANGE Opened in 1977, The Record Exchange is a true Boise original and a beacon to music lovers everywhere. It is also currently the largest store of its kind in Idaho, and an increasingly rare bird: an independent record store.

That last bit is a real point of pride for the folks who work there, and for its customers. The RX helped establish and keep the tradition of Independent Record Store Day, which just celebrated its 12th-annual event, and it has been a staunch ally of music institutions like Treefort Music Fest, regularly hosting in-store live performances, album release parties. Its knowledge and stock of local recording artists is unparalleled.

Since the inception of the Best of Boise contest, The RX has owned its orbit in the Best Record Store category, ultimately earning its place among the Lifetime Achievement award-winners.

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THE FLICKS From its position high above the foothills, Bogus Basin looks down on the City of Boise like a proud parent—and for years, Boiseans have beamed right back.

Considered Boise’s very own ski resort at just 16.5 miles out of town, Bogus sees tens of thousands of visitors each year, particularly now that summer innovations like live music, hiking and biking trails, and even a roller coaster have made it a year-round attraction.

Still, winter is when Bogus is most beloved, as skiers, snowboarders and tubers pack their trucks with gear to take advantage of its 91 named runs and 37,000 groomed Nordic trails. The resort gets 200-250 inches of natural snow each year, then tops it off with powder from its own snowmaking machines. As if all that weren’t enough to earn the ski hill Lifetime Achievement status, Bogus is also a nonprofit that has operated under an allvolunteer board since 1942. As long as Boiseans can still climb mountains, Bogus’ spot in their hearts (and on this list) is safe.

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During one of Boise Weekly’s countless visits to The Flicks one Saturday evening, we chatted up a few of the hundreds of customers who streamed through the door to share a glass of wine or beer, order some mouth-watering food (on that particular evening, homemade pasta e fagioli was simmering on the stove) and settle down for a screening of an Oscar-caliber film.

“If you love movies, you love The Flicks,” one patron told us. “Actually, there are other movie theaters closer to where we live, but look at us. We’re all settled in with a glass of wine and a fabulous film. It’s all… well, it’s a lovely way to spend an evening, isn’t it?”

And there you have Exhibit A of why voters have, for every year we’ve had a Best of Boise competition, chosen The Flicks as the best of the best when it comes to cinema entertainment. We also unabashedly adore owner Carole Skinner and her amazing staff and volunteers, who make an evening at The Flicks such a pleasure.

If there was an Oscar for Best Cinema, The Flicks would most assuredly take home a gold statue.

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FREAK ALLEY This giant outdoor gallery is a paint-spattered Boise gem.

BEST LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL TREASURE EGYPTIAN THEATRE Since 1927, The Egyptian Theatre has been a tentpole of Boise architecture, with a huge, painted theater area and old-timey pipe organ, and for as long as anyone has kept track, it has been one of Boise’s most treasured landmarks. A classic movie palace, it is now the staging ground for Boise favorites like Boise Classic Movies, Opera Idaho and silent films accompanied by live music performances. egytiantheatre.net 2ND PLACE: Boise Depot, facebook. com/theboisedepot 3RD PLACE: Capitol Building, capitolcommission.idaho.gov 10 | MAY 29 – JUNE 4, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

BEST LOCAL ART GALLERY FREAK ALLEY For a side street, Freak Alley is one of the most popular thoroughfares in town. Swing by on a warm evening, and there will be almost as many people taking pictures of the works painted on the walls of downtown buildings as there are roaming nearby Eighth Street. The paintings are updated regularly, so this is one museum that really rewards revisits. facebook.com/ freakalley 2ND PLACE: Boise Art Museum, boiseartmuseum.org 3RD PLACE: Visual Arts Collective, visualartscollective.com

BEST HOME SWEET HOME Whether you’re an art collector or just like to keep an eye on the local newsreel, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the name “James Castle” bandied about at least once in the past year. If not, it’s about time we fill you in: Castle was an Idahoborn artist who lived in Boise from 1931 until his death in 1977, churning out work in a range of unconventional media, including a combination of spit, soot and scrap paper. Born deaf and considered an “outsider artist,” Castle’s work didn’t gain national attention until 1951, but today he’s one of the most well-known names in the Gem State artistic canon. To honor his legacy and preserve his work, the Boise City Department of Arts and History bought his family home at 5015 Eugene St. in 2015 and turned it into a combination gallery, shop and residence for visiting artists that opened to the public in 2018. Less than a year later, in March of 2019, the spot was added to the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program, joining such notable spots as The Georgia O’Keeffe Home and Studio in New Mexico and the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in New York, and making it an enduring feather in Boise’s cap.

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BEST LOCAL BAND BUILT TO SPILL Through decades and lineup changes, Built to Spill remains an enduring jewel of Boise’s music scene, one of the city’s most popular exports and a perennial crowdpleaser at Treefort Music Fest. Though its members have come and gone over the years, the grunge band continues to tour around the world, and maintains a nearreligious following in Boise. builttospill.com 2ND PLACE: Hillfolk Noir, hillfolknoir.com 3RD PLACE: Tylor & the Train Robbers, tylerandthetrainrobbers.com

BEST LOCAL COMEDIAN MEGAN BRYANT This year’s winner is a woman with a mission: Through humor, Megan Bryant wants to help people make healthier, happier connections. On top of being a stand-up comedian, she’s also a communications pro, writing dozens of articles, appearing on podcasts and doing corporate gigs, but it’s her local work that has won the hearts of Boise voters: “She is local, has been part of the Laugh Fest for years, and is just straight-up funny!” wrote one BW reader. meetmeganbryant.com 2ND PLACE: Sophie Hughes, facebook. com/dylan.hughes.5667 3RD PLACE: Lady Bizness, ladybiznesscomedy.wixsite.com/ladybizness

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BEST LOCAL FAMILY FRIENDLY ATTRACTION ZOO BOISE Maybe its commitment to conservation and its close partnership with Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique are what make Zoo Boise a longtime Boise fave.

Maybe it’s the loads of kids’ activities, or the creative and cool events for adults.

But don’t discount the roles of the lions, tigers, elephants, red pandas and more in making this one of the best places to take the family. zooboise.org 2ND PLACE: Discovery Center of Idaho, dcidaho.org 3RD PLACE: Roaring Springs/Wahooz, roaringsprings.com

BEST LOCAL FESTIVAL TREEFORT MUSIC FEST My, how it has grown. When it started, Treefort Music Fest was just about 100 bands and a beer tent. In 2019, it was a multi-day festival that brought well over 400 bands to dozens of stages across Boise, with more performances, artist talks, panel discussions, literature, food, fitness and film in a forest of ancillary forts. Voters took note. treefortmusicfest.com 2ND PLACE: Art in the Park, boiseartmuseum.org 3RD PLACE: Hyde Park Street Fair, northendboise.org

KNITTING FACTORY Pheonix-like, The Knit has risen from the ashes.

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ANTHONY DOERR

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To be clear, Anthony “Tony” Doerr was a fabulous and wellregarded writer long before he published All the Light We Cannot See in 2014; but after the publication of that Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Boise hasn’t been able to get him out of its head. anthonydoerr.com 2ND PLACE: Tim Woodward, woodwardblog.com 3RD PLACE: Minerva Jayne, facebook. com/minerva.jayne

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Devastated by a fire in late 2018, “The Knit” is back open, and it’s almost like nothing ever happened. It’s still one of the hottest places to see a show in Boise, consistently bringing in some of the biggest acts. bo.knittingfactory.com 2ND PLACE: Outlaw Field, idahobotanicalgarden.org/events/ outlaw-field-concert-series 3RD PLACE: Taco Bell Arena, tacobellarena.com

BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN CURTIS STIGERS Over the decades, Curtis Stigers went from being a Boise musician to an international musician based in Boise. He tours the world, but it’s his annual appearances at the Holiday XTreme Holiday Xtravaganza fundraisers that have endeared him to a new generation of listeners in the City of Trees. curtisstigers.com 2ND PLACE: Rebecca Scott, rebeccascott.us 3RD PLACE: Dan Costello, hearcostello.com

BEST LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL One commenter wrote on this year’s ballot that Idaho Shakespeare Festival has been “growing and entertaining us for over 40 years.” Lately, it has been upping its game with more contemporary plays and musicals, as well as the classics. There are few better ways to spend a summer evening. Congrats to ISF which has won this category for more than 10 years. idahoshakespeare.org 2ND PLACE: Boise Contemporary Theater, bctheater.org 3RD PLACE: Boise Philharmonic, boisephil.org BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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Attention Ada County Residents Suffering With Low Back Pain...

“Annoucing The New “Back Pain & Sciatica Workshop” In Boise That’ll Show You Precisely What To Do, To Put An End To Low Back Pain & Sciatica, FOR GOOD...”

BOISE (ID) - If you or a loved one suffer from chronic back pain - so bad that it can even stop you from walking - then attending this Workshop may be the most important thing you do this year. It may unlock the agonizing mystery of your back pain and show you a way to get back to the life you deserve...

JOEY & LAUREN This couple is a personality powerhouse.

BEST LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY JOEY & LAUREN Over the radio on weekday mornings, if it isn’t news, it’s comedy. With many Boiseans still commuting by car, it’s important to have funny, engaging radio personalities, and this year, voters have rewarded Joey and Lauren Jenkins with their first Best of Boise win. Transplants from North Idaho, the high school sweethearts started their show just last year, and have been hailed for their good cheer and positivity. “They are hilarious and upbeat!” wrote one commenter on the ballot this year. my102.7fm.com/shows/ joey-and-lauren 2ND PLACE: Gemma Gaudette, boisestatepublicradio.org 3RD PLACE: Ken Bass, riverboise.com

BEST LOCAL RADIO STATION KBSX, 91.5 BOISE STATE PUBLIC RADIO Over the last few years, Boise State Public Radio has raised the bar with new programs and podcasts, like Idaho Matters, Wanna Know Idaho and You Know the Place, but time and again, voters have acknowledged the NPR station’s mission of sound, unbiased journalism.

As we approach what is certain to be another contentious political season, Boise State Public Radio’s commitment to the truth has never been more essential.

One voter wrote, “They lay down the facts, and they don’t try to pull to one side or the other. They’re reliable and informative.” boisestatepublicradio.org 2ND PLACE: KRVB, 94.9 The River, riverboise.com TIED FOR 3RD PLACE: KZMG, My 102.7, my1027fm.com TIED FOR 3RD PLACE: KRBX Radio Boise, radioboise.com

BEST BROADWAY IMPORT It won’t be until the Morrison Center’s 2020-2021 theater season, but Boise is already buzzing about the Broadway smash Hamilton coming to the City of Trees. Broadway in Boise subscribers who renew their seasons tickets at the end of the 2019-2020 season will get the first crack at tickets for the musical, which won 11 Tony awards and continues to play to sold-out theaters on the Great White Way. As for the 20192020 season, some impressive Broadway imports are on tap, including Waitress, The Play That Goes Wrong, A Christmas Story, Bandstand and a return visit from The Book of Mormon. Hamilton will undoubtedly be one more in a long line of theatrical juggernauts that have sold out the Morrison, including The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King and multiple engagements of Wicked.

—George Prentice BOISE WEEKLY.COM

By Leading Physical Therapist, Bret Adams This class covers all this information to remove the confusion about healthcare options so you can make an educated decision about what to do for your pain.

Here’s What You’ll Learn • Why 50-53% of people make their own back pain WORSE by doing just this one thing wrong!

• The most successful treatments for low back pain that doesn’t involve any drugs.

• A life where you can sleep at night without tossing and turning, hoping to find one position where the pain stops.

• The 3 best exercises that you can do at home, in your living room or even from your couch... that’ll help you walk further for longer.

• A life where you can wake up in the morning and not take 20 minutes to get out of bed... and then another 20 minutes to put on your socks and shoes, always restricted by a back so stiff and tight.

If you’re currently seeing a doctor, thinking about it, or just don’t want to face the hassle of talking to your insurance, but still want to get some real help, then you need to consider attending this Free Workshop which reveals “The Best Kept Secrets For Living With Less Back Pain and Sciatica And Staying Pain Free”

• A life where you can pick up and play with your kids or grandkids without worrying when your back is going to “go out” and leave you crippled on the floor.

• A life where you can do and enjoy all the things you see so many others doing and enjoying but your bad back has kept you watching from the side-lines. ...Basically, a life without the curse of back pain.

If You Feel Let Down, Disappointed, And Even Skeptical About What Can Be Done To Help You, Then Read On...

You Should Only Attend This Workshop If: 1) You or a loved one suffer from back pain 2) You are aged 35+ and have suffered with low back pain for longer than you feel you should have 3) You are currently seeing a doctor or thinking about it 4) You have an open mind and willing to act upon new advice You Should NOT Attend This Workshop If:

My name is Bret Adams, Boise’s leading back pain specialist, and I have been helping people live with much less back pain for more than a decade now.

1) You are just a “curiosity” seeker. We only have a limited number of seats available, please don’t take one from somebody who really needs the help

And what we know now is that so many people are confused by the advice they’ve previously been given, unsure about why it didn’t work out... perhaps even skeptical about their best chances of living with less back pain in the future... and that’s why I created this Workshop entitled: “The Best Kept Secrets Of Easing Low Back Pain and Sciatica And Staying Pain Free” - and decided to make it FREE to the residents of Boise and Meridian.

2) You have a closed mind and won’t listen to any new advice no matter what If you meet the qualifications above, here’s What To Do Next: Pick up the telephone. Take action in your own self-interest and protect your future independence and mobility. Save yourself from a lifetime of suffering more back pain than you need to.

When you attend, first you’ll discover just how many other options there are available to you - and how safe and simple they are - then we think you’ll agree with the many attendees who’ve previously attended, now say it truly is possible to get relief from chronic low-back pain, even if you’ve suffered for 20 years or more.

Lines are now open and we only have a limited number of seats available for this amazing Workshop for people who want to attend the next one at our clinic on Tuesday June 18 and Saturday June 22. Call today (208) 991-2999 or visit www.spinept.com/back-workshop-boise register online.

This workshop is offered on 2 dates and details are as follows:

P.S. Spaces are limited, so please call NOW to make sure you get a seat, and when you attend, you will breathe a sigh of relief once you realize how easy (and cost free) it is to finally start living life on your terms again - with much less back pain.

P.P.S. To confirm, no one will ask you for money when you call (208) 991-2999 or visit www.spinept.com/back-workshop-boise to register your interest in attending this magnificent workshop.

Tuesday June 18, 2019 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM 12072 W. McMillan Road Boise, ID 83713 Saturday June 22, 2019 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2316 S. Eagle Road Meridian, ID 83642 Arm Yourself with Knowledge & Understanding Perform Self Treatment w/Guidance of a Physical Therapist

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Sincerely, Bret Adams

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ASHLEY DREYFUSS Boise fell in love with Dreyfuss’ adorable “alter egos.”

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BEST READING LIST In late April, Jennifer Egan, the bestselling author of A Visit from the Goon Squad and Manhattan Beach, was in Boise for The Cabin’s Readings & Conversations series, and people walking out of the event said they were impressed by her stories and presence. They were also buzzing about the next round of authors, which The Cabin Executive Director Kurt Zwolfer announced from the stage like a trailer for the next Star Wars movie.

The Readings & Conversations series has become known for attracting famous, critically acclaimed and sometimes notorious novelists, poets and journalists. They come to tell their stories, read their work and answer questions from the audience.

For its 2019-2020 season, The Cabin will use the Morrison Center twice: for TaNehisi Coates (Monday, Oct. 7) and Ann Patchett (Tuesday, Oct. 15). Coates has written journalism for The Atlantic (“Donald Trump Is the First White President”); a book-length open letter to his son, Between the World and Me; and Marvel Comics’ Black Panther.

He’ll release a novel, The Water Dancer, in September. Patchett wrote the PEN/Faulkner Award-winning novel Bel Canto, and will release The Dutch House in September.

In the new year, The Cabin will also bring Jad Abumrad, host of WNYC Studios’ Radiolab; Border Patrol-agent-turned-memoirist Francisco Cantu (author of the controversial The Line Becomes a River); and Madeline Miller, who wrote The Song of Achilles and Circe, to Boise.

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KTVB, CHANNEL 7 True, there are multiple television stations in Boise, but the medium burns brightest on the ratings powerhouse that is Channel 7. As one of our readers wrote, “They’re simply the best. They have the best anchors and the best stories.” Yes, we’re going to miss veteran news anchor Dee Sarton (her final day on the air will be Thursday, June 6), but co-anchors Mark Johnson and Kim Fields are akin to trusted members of the family. KTVB has come out on top of this category for 20 straight years. ktvb.com 2ND PLACE: Idaho Public Television, idahoptv.org 3RD PLACE: KIVI, Channel 6, kivitv.com

BEST LOCAL VISUAL ARTIST ASHLEY DREYFUSS It seems like yesterday that Boise artist Ashley Dreyfuss’ “alter egos”—androgynous human figures—started appearing on t-shirts, coffee mugs, posters and in store windows, but her distinctive style has won her acclaim and the hearts of Best of Boise voters: “Her work is so fun to look at and has a good ‘equality’ message behind each of her pieces,” wrote one reader. “[I] love seeing her work everywhere, and she’s a very kind and genuine human, and that also comes out through her work.” dreyfussart.com 2ND PLACE: Zach Woolsey, zachwoolsey.com 3RD PLACE: Katherine Grey, thegreyfoxstudio.com BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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BOISE BICYCLE PROJECT BBP is king of Boise’s bike community, doing everything from organizing pedal-powered events to tuning up rides.

BEST ATHLETIC STORE IDAHO MOUNTAIN TOURING In a highly competitive category, Idaho Mountain Touring has once again emerged as Best of Boise voters’ favorite athletic store. A downtown fixture since 1984, IMT has grown considerably over the decades. Along the way, owners Chris and Jill Haunold and their talented staff have helped Boiseans evolve as well.

Simply put, their team is tops in “touring.” idahomountaintouring.com 2ND PLACE: Play It Again Sports, playitagainsports.com 3RD PLACE: Shu’s Idaho Running Company, idahorunningcompany.com 16 | MAY 29 – JUNE 4, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

BEST BIKE SHOP BOISE BICYCLE PROJECT Boise Bicycle Project has changed hundreds of lives by putting bicycles in the deserving hands of the economically challenged. But BBP is also very well respected for its top-notch bike shop.

From a simple flat fix to a full-tilt rebuild, BBP has the tools and the staff to get the job done. What makes BBP so unique is that its full-service shop also functions as a nonprofit cooperative, giving it a community focus. boisebicyleproject.com 2ND PLACE: George’s Cycles, georgescycles.com 3RD PLACE: Idaho Mountain Touring, idahomountaintouring.com

BEST RIDE Just before Halloween in 2018, Boise Weekly got to run this headline: “Man Dressed as Dinosaur, Woman Dressed as Rainbow Brite Trigger First e-Scooter-Related Police Report.” In the incident, the costumed man and woman were both riding the same e-scooter when the man fell off, striking and injuring a woman using a crosswalk near the corner of Sixth and Front streets.

The incident had all the ingredients necessary to stir up the conversation already swirling around e-scooters in the City of Trees, from frivolity and fun to rule-breaking and injury. The devices first hit the streets in late 2018, when two companies, Lime and Bird, loosed their flocks of battery-powered scooters, immediately garnering love and enmity.

Bird and Lime operated under the auspices of a package of ordinances, passed by the Boise City Council in mid-2018, which limited the number of e-scooter companies to three, with each franchisee allowed to deploy a maximum of 250 e-scooters. Since then, they’ve become the darlings of everyone from men in business suits to teenagers ignoring the minimum age rules in the terms of service. In April 2019, a third (and final) e-scooter vendor, San Francisco-based Spin, made its debut in Boise.

So far, the e-scooters have been well-received despite a handful of mishaps. Later in the summer of 2019, the Boise City Council will revisit those ordinances and hear about possible changes.

—Harrison Berry BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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BOISE STATE BRONCOS Next season can’t come soon enough for football fans.

BEST BOARD SHOP THE BOARD ROOM This summer, Boise will once again host an X Games qualifier; but long before the X Games even began, The Board Room was in the eye of the hurricane for Boise skateboarders and snowboarders.

Established in 1995 and still located at the State Street gateway to downtown, The Board Room remains the crown jewel of the city’s boarding scene. In 2017, it opened a second shop in McCall, but Boise still considers The Board Room its very own. boardroomboise.com 2ND PLACE: Greenwood’s Ski Haus, greenwoodsskihaus.com 3RD PLACE: Idaho River Sports, idahoriversports.com

BEST GOLF COURSE WARM SPRINGS GOLF COURSE One Best of Boise voter put it perfectly: “Warm Springs is the everyman’s course.”

Indeed, you’ll see folks from nearly all walks of life strolling the gorgeous City of Boise-owned course that hugs Warm Springs Boulevard. The 18-hole championship course, shaded by mature trees, is minutes from downtown Boise and showcases spacious fairways, welltended greens and, of course, the Boise River, which flows right alongside the fairways. warmspringsgolfcourse.com 2ND PLACE: Quail Hollow Golf Course, quailhollowboise.com 3RD PLACE: Shadow Valley Golf Course, shadowvalley.com

BEST LOCAL SPORTS TEAM BOISE STATE BRONCOS (FOOTBALL) Was there really any question here? Sure, we like basketball, baseball, hockey, tennis and golf.

But Boise loves the Broncos. The Boise State football squad continues to be part of the national sports debate each fall, and on game day, so many people fill Bronco Stadium that it could unofficially become a modest-sized Idaho city (if only for a day).

The coaches and the players come and go, but Boise really loves its blue turf. With nearly three months before next season’s kickoff, USA Today and ESPN are already predicting that Boise State should be part of the New Year’s Day bowl game conversation. Go Blue! broncosports.com 2ND PLACE: Idaho Steelheads, idahosteelheads.com 3RD PLACE: Boise Hawks, facebook.com/ boisehawksbaseball

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In December of 2017, Boise State University joined the National Association of Collegiate Esports—in other words, it started fielding teams of varsity videogamers. These sports are booming nationally, spurred on by surveys like one conducted by Limelight Networks showing that more 18- to 25-year-old men are watching eSports than traditional sports. Some companies, like the research firm Statista, project the value of the industry will surpass $1 billion this year. In that virtual melee, Boise State’s eSports team is thriving, and the university has already hosted events in its special eSports arena in the Venture College that have brought in gamers from across the country. In 2018, Boise State’s Overwatch team captain, Maggie Borland, made national headlines as one of the only women in the world to head a collegiate eSports team, and in April of this year, Boise State gamers Miles Herget, Matt Ness and Oscar Filson, playing Rocket League, beat out eight other teams from the region to win the Mountain West Spring Classic for the second year in a row.

Looking to the future, we’ve only got one thing to say: Game on.

—Lex Nelson

BEST OUTDOOR GEAR STORE OUTDOOR EXCHANGE Outdoor Exchange’s catchphrase says it all: “Gear up and get out for less.”

Best of Boise voters agreed, putting the Linen District shop at the top of the list.

Outdoor Exchange says it’s Boise’s biggest and best outdoor gear and clothing consignment store, focusing on high-end, brand-name gear. Its online consignment is pretty swell, too, letting sellers set their own prices and receive 85% discounts off total sales price. outdoor-exchange.com 2ND PLACE: REI, rei.com 3RD PLACE: Idaho Mountain Touring, idahomountaintouring.com

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BEST WHEELS OF FORTUNE There are several summertime must-dos in the City of Trees: floating the river, climbing to Table Rock, sharing a bottle of wine at the Idaho Shakespeare Festival and rocking out at Outlaw Field among them. But near the top of our list is the annual Twilight Criterium—a full day of cycling around Boise’s downtown core, capped by a just-before-sunset thrillfest from professional cyclists. The day of events includes a masters (for riders 40 and older), and amateur and even celebrity bike races. Our favorite is the traditional kids ride, where the next generation of racers circles the Idaho Statehouse alongside three-time Olympic gold medalist and Boise native Kristin Armstrong. This year’s Twilight Criterium is slated for Saturday, July 13.

—George Prentice

BEST SKI SHOP GREENWOOD’S SKI HAUS For more than a decade, Best of Boise voters have chosen Greenwood’s as the best in town. “If you need it, they’ve got it,” one voter told us.

True, Greenwood’s is nearly hidden from view on Bogus Basin Road, but inside is the one of the biggest selections of ski gear in Idaho, with some of the best prices, too. Greenwood’s is a North End institution, but its reach is far and wide. greenwoodsskihaus.com 2ND PLACE: McU Sports, mccusports.com 3RD PLACE: Outdoor Exchange, outdoor-exchange.com

BEST YOGA STUDIO HOLLYWOOD MARKET YOGA This was one of our most competitive categories this year, and Hollywood Market Yoga came out on top. From the moment that the yoga studio replaced the beloved Hollywood Market in Boise’s North End, its location became one of the hottest spots in town (literally). Hollywood’s hot yoga classes are wildly popular, and its so-called “Fire” class focuses on core strength in a 100-degree environment.

If that’s a bit too intense, the studio also offers Vinyasa, Yin Yoga and restorative practices. hmyboise.com

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2ND PLACE: Sage Yoga and Wellness, sageyogaboise.com 3RD PLACE: Zen Riot Studio, zenriotstudio.com

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REDISCOVERED BOOKS Rediscovered is Boise’s bibliophile headquarters, and it’s a great place to stock up on gifts.

BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION IDAHO CENTRAL CREDIT UNION In 1941, Idaho Central reported that it had just over 20 members and $299 in assets. Today, it serves the needs of more than a quarter of a million clients through 33 full-service locations across the Treasure Valley, Magic Valley and beyond. Its mission is “Helping members achieve financial success.”

Voters have chosen Idaho Central Credit Union as Boise’s best for 10-plus years. iccu.com 2ND PLACE: CapEd Federal Credit Union, caped.com 3RD PLACE: Icon Credit Union, iconcreditunion.org 20 | MAY 29 – JUNE 4, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

BEST BARBERSHOP THE BEARDSMITH

BEST BOOKSTORE REDISCOVERED BOOKS

TIED FOR 3RD PLACE: Oxblood Commons, facebook.com/ oxbloodcommons

Readers adore Rediscovered because Rediscovered adores books. That’s reason enough for voters to choose it as Boise’s best for 10-plus years. A downtown Boise landmark, Rediscovered is a go-to spot to find the perfect gift, and it’s so much more than the countless books lining its shelves. The shop has also branched out to take Rainbow Books, another landmark, under its wing, renaming it Once and Future Books.

Rediscovered even has its own publishing business. Its first title, A Kid’s Guide to Boise, ended up under a lot of Christmas trees last December. rdbooks.org

TIED FOR 3RD PLACE: The Barber Story, thebarberstory.com

2ND PLACE: Barnes and Noble, barnesandnoble.com

As one reader told us, “They’re just awesome!” Since opening its new location on Glenwood Street in Garden City, the barber shop dubbed “your total beard solution” is home to Idaho’s first and only specialist trained in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, where straight-razor shaves were perfected. Additionally, every trim comes with a free beer or shot of whiskey. thebeardsmith.com 2ND PLACE: Craftsman Unlimited Haircuts, unlimitedhaircuts.com

BEST BREWERY PAYETTE BREWING As Payette Brewing founder Mike Francis puts it, “We stick to our guns and venture down the road less traveled to make the best beer in the west.” Francis told a visiting delegation from Kentucky that the local atmosphere helps sell Payette beer “because Idaho is so cool.”

Best of Boise voters told us, “Payette’s contribution to the community is amazing,” “Their taproom is a fun place to hang out with friends,” and, “They have the best bathrooms in town.” payettebrewing.com 2ND PLACE: Barbarian Brewing, barbarianbrewing.com 3RD PLACE: Western Collective, westerncollective.beer

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BEST DOORSTEP SHOPPING Home delivery of groceries is pretty old-school. Ask your grandparents and they’ll fondly recall a time when the neighborhood grocer would deliver your items to your doorstep. Pharmacies too.

Ah, the good old days. Well, everything old is new again. Indeed, Albertsons, Boise Co-op, Fred Meyer and Whole Foods each now offer some kind of service to bring your produce, meats, dairy, baked goods and you name it to your home. True, there’s a delivery fee attached (and that fee climbs higher if you want your groceries sooner than later), but competition is so stiff right now in the Treasure Valley that grocers are fighting tooth-and-nail for your money. Even Walmart is pushing its free online grocery ordering service, which doesn’t require much more than pulling into a drivthru lane where an employee helps pack your items into your vehicle.

—George Prentice

BEST CANDY SHOP GOODY’S As one Best of Boise voter said, “It’s all about the selection and the service.” From its 1930s-era soda fountain to its handmade caramel-corn ice cream and waffle cones, Goody’s is the candy shop that you dreamt of as a kid. But for most readers, it’s all about the oodles and oodles of hand-crafted chocolates behind the shop’s massive glass display case. And, oh yes, don’t forget about the banana splits, turtle sundaes, ice cream sodas and… well, you get the idea. goodysodafountain.com 2ND PLACE: The Chocolat Bar, thechocolatbar.com 3RD PLACE: Lee’s Candies, leescandies.com

BEST CAR DEALER LARRY MILLER SUBARU One of our Best of Boise voters told us, “The salesmen at Larry Miller [provided] the perfect, easy-going experience for me when I purchased my new car. They gave me the best service.” Two generations of the Larry Miller clan have been rolling out new cars since the 1960s. Additionally, Larry Miller was recently named a Best Place to Work in Idaho, due to its topdrawer customer service and Larry Miller employees giving their bosses high marks. boisesubaru.com 2ND PLACE: Bronco Motors, broncomotors.com 3RD PLACE: Peterson Toyota, petersontoyota.com

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BEST CIDERY MERIWETHER CIDER COMPANY

BEST CLOTHING STORE BANANA INK

The Ledbetter family (Ann, Gig, Kate and Molly) describe themselves as “wildland firefighters, lovers of nature, nomads and adventurers,” but they’re also first-class cider makers. “We brew our cider with the same zeal we brought to scampering around the wilderness. Every bottle, every pint, every keg is handmade, hand bottled and hand labeled,” the company website reads. Simply put, every award-winning bottle at Meriwether has been handled by a Ledbetter. merwethercider.com

Once again, BW readers have chosen Banana Ink as their favorite. Banana Ink says it makes clothes “for people who live and love Idaho.” Always a hot topic of conversation is Banana Ink’s iconic logo: a gun that fires trees instead of bullets. “One of my favorite interpretations I heard from a customer once is that Idaho is loaded with trees. I can’t think of a simpler way to describe the design,” said Owner/Designer Lana Roth. banana-ink.com

2ND PLACE: Longdrop Cider Company, longdropcider.com

2ND PLACE: Serendipity Boutique Consignment Clothing, serendipityboutiqueboise.com

3RD PLACE: Cider Sisters, cidersisterscider.com

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BEST COFFEE ROASTER FLYING M For voting us as one of the best car dealers in Boise.

It has been our pleasure serving you for the past 48 years! As a family owned and operated company founded on the hallmarks of Quality, Value, Integrity and Trust, we are humbled by your recognition and look forward to meeting your expectations.

Sincerely, Grant L. Petersen, Jr. President & CEO Bronco Motors

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The Basque Market has been serving some of Boise’s best bites since 2000 and it’s also one of the Treasure Valley’s favorite caterers. Readers tell us they love to head for the Basque Block to linger over the market’s pintxos (Basque for “tapas”), dessert and a glass of wine.

And downtowners really swarm when The Basque Market cooks up a pan of paella on the sidewalk on Wednesday and Friday afternoons, and Thursday evenings. The aroma is enough to drive anyone wild. basquemarket.com

2ND PLACE: Dawson Taylor Coffee Roasters, dawsontaylor.com

2ND PLACE: Campos Market, facebook. com/campos-market

3RD PLACE: Form & Function, formandfunction.com

3RD PLACE: Das Alpenhaus Delikatessen, alpenhausdelillc.com

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There were dozens of nominations in this category this year; but once more, Best of Boise voters put Summit at the top of the list. Readers had particular praise for Dr. Zach Richardson: “Dr. Zach listens so well, he always provides some humor, and he’s particularly great with kids. His extensive knowledge also makes me feel well cared for.” Extra praise goes to Summit’s team of professionals who have traveled to Cambodian villages to provide much-needed care as part of International Medical Relief. boise-dentists.com 2ND PLACE: Tree City Family Dental, treecitydental.com 3RD PLACE: Downtown Dental, rkdds.com

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RICOCHET HOME CONSIGNMENT It’s all about the “awesome prices” according to one BW reader who cast a vote for Ricochet as Boise’s best. Voters praised Ricochet’s consignment furniture selection for living and dining rooms, bedrooms and more. The highest praise pointed to Ricochet’s continually updated online photo galleries, which reveal what’s new in the showroom. One reader said Ricochet was “absolutely the best consignment place in Idaho. No question, it’s a must-shop.” ricochetboise.com 2ND PLACE: Renewal Consignment Homeware, renewalhome.com [Sadly, Renewal closed mid-contest.]

3RD PLACE: Heart of Timber, heartoftimber.com

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Best of Boise applauded Flying M for having “the best coffee in Boise,” and “deliciously good culture.” To be sure, there’s an ever-growing list of coffee roasters in Boise, but Flying M tops the list. Kevin and Lisa Myers and friend Kirk Montgomery opened Flying M in 1992, and for nearly three decades, the coffeehouse has been a Boise destination.

In 1995, Kevin purchased a 12-kilo Diedrich drum coffee roaster, and to this day, all of the coffee is still roasted in the purple drum. flyingmcoffee.com

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For just under a year, a lot of people in Boise’s East End neighborhood thought the Roosevelt Market, the longtime bodega across the street from the elementary school of the same name, would share the fate of so many historic Boise locations, becoming the site of yet another condo or chain coffee shop. Then, something miraculous happened. The property owners announced they would reopen the Roosevelt Market in November 2019 under new management: Dave “DK” and Sarah Kelly, formerly of Bleubird and currently of Petite 4, a Frenchinspired bistro on the Boise Bench. The new, improved Roosevelt will sell many of the same products as its predecessor, but will also offer Bleubird-inspired sandwiches, meat and cheese boards, prepared foods, baked goods and throwback penny candies for school children. At a launch party in April, DK and Sarah handed out Sarah’s award-winning chocolate chip cookies and milk, and talked about the ins and outs of their arrangement with owners Pamela Lemley and Jill Simplot, like a stipend to hire staff and management so that they can run the Roosevelt three to four days a week without sacrificing Petite 4.

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BEST HAIR SALON GRAEBER & COMPANY For nearly a decade, Graeber has appeared at the top of the Best Hair Salon list.

“They’re community-minded,” wrote one voter. “Their staff is educated, talented and passionate,” wrote another.

Indeed, keeping men and women looking fabulous for nearly half a century has earned Graeber’s downtown Boise location top marks across the region. “Their people always go above and beyond,” wrote another voter helped make Graeber No. 1. graeberandcompany.com 2ND PLACE: Euphoria Salon, euphoriasalonhydepark.com 3RD PLACE: Rain Salon & Spa, rainsalonandspa.org

BEST HOTEL THE MODERN HOTEL AND BAR GRAEBER & COMPANY The Best Hair Salon crown once again rests on Graeber’s perfect locks.

BEST GIFT SHOP MIXED GREENS Best gift shop is always a highly competitive category (there were dozens of nominees this year), but once more Best of Boise voters put Mixed Greens at the top of the list. Jewelry, home and garden decor, stationery, bath products—you name it, Mixed Greens has it in spades at its Ninth Street family-owned shop.

The store’s website reads, “We love to hear shoppers laugh out loud at a card, exclaim, ‘Wow, there’s so much good stuff in here’ or let us know they wouldn’t mind spending all day wandering the store.” ilikemixedgreens.com 2ND PLACE: Flying M Coffeehouse, flyingmcoffee.com 3RD PLACE: Dragonfly, facebook.com/ dragonflyboise

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BEST GROCERY STORE WINCO FOODS Let’s face it: Retailers are waging a grocery store war in the Treasure Valley. Whether it’s discount prices, home delivery or extensive remodeling, Boise’s grocers have really upped their game. All that said, Best of Boise voters have kept Winco at the top of the heap. “Their prices are unbeatable,” said one voter. “The store is always clean,” said another. “The associates are always extremely willing to help,” added a third. Winco has expanded to Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Nevada, but voters know it still calls Boise home. wincofoods.com 2ND PLACE: Boise Co-op, boise.coop.com

BEST GYM CAMP RHINO BOISE/ RHINO CROSSFIT “It’s more than a gym. It’s a community. I truly love working out here,” said one Best of Boise voter. This is a highly competitive category because, quite frankly, the folks who frequent gyms are extremely competitive themselves. “I wouldn’t work out at anywhere else but Camp Rhino,” wrote another reader. This is the first year for Camp Rhino as a Best in Boise winner.

Let’s see if it will bring its “A” game again in 2020. camprhinoboise.com

Four new hotels have opened in Downtown Boise in the past two years. A fifth is under construction on Front Street, and the Red Lion Downtowner recently announced it would undergo a $10 million makeover in 2020. But once again, Best of Boise voters have chosen The Modern as Boise’s best. For 10 years, Boiseans have loved The Modern for “staycations” and are always anxious to recommend it as a destination for out-of-town visitors.

Readers love the three-dozen rooms, each designed with its own personality. Amidst all the new kids on the block, The Modern reigns supreme. themodernhotel.com 2ND PLACE: The Riverside Hotel, riversideboise.com 3RD PLACE: Inn at 500 Capitol, innat500.com

2ND PLACE: Combat Fitness, combatfitness.com 3RD PLACE: OFFTHEFIELD Sports Training, offthefield.com

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BEST SECONDHAND SHOP IDAHO YOUTH RANCH A year ago, Idaho Youth Ranch announced it would close five of its underperforming thrift stores in Boise, Blackfoot, Buhl, Emmett and Twin Falls. But IYR officials quickly added that their goal was to double the number of kids they serve to meet an increasing need for help in vulnerable populations. In the meantime, Best of Boise voters once again selected Idaho Youth Ranch as their favorite secondhand shop.

One voter told us, “The have great prices and a wide selection of goods.” Another voter said, “They have very helpful people. Plus, it’s an Idaho company.” youthranch.org 2ND PLACE: Ricochet Home Consignment, ricochetboise.com 3RD PLACE: Vets 4 Success Thrift Shop, vets4success.org

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EDWARDS GREENHOUSE For more than a decade, Edwards has been firmly planted at the top of Boise’s list.

BEST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S ALLIANCE Idaho loves its nonprofits. Proof positive was this year’s edition of Idaho Gives, which saw donations to 589 charitable organizations. And in the Treasure Valley, we have a particular space in our hearts for the Women’s and Children’s Alliance which, for more than a century, has provided safety, healing and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault. The WCA offers shelter, transitional housing, care management, court advocacy, safety planning, financial literacy and two 24hour hotlines—one for domestic abuse and another for rape crisis—to our most vulnerable neighbors. wcaboise.org 2ND PLACE: Idaho Humane Society, idahohumanesociety.org 3RD PLACE: Boise Bicycle Project, boisebicylceproject.org 28 | MAY 29 – JUNE 4, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

BEST NURSERY OR GARDENING STORE EDWARDS GREENHOUSE Established in 1930, Edwards has topped Best of Boise’s Best Nursery/ Gardening Store category for more than a decade. Voters told us, “They have the best selections and their folks are so knowledgeable and kind.”

Indeed, Boiseans turn to Edwards to make their holidays, anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions that much more fabulous. And now that it’s gardening season, Edwards is one of the busiest spots in town. The real magic comes simply from strolling the aisle, soaking in colors and aromas just this side of heaven. edwardsgreenhouse.com

BEST PET BOARDER COMPANIONS DOG RESORT

2ND PLACE: Zamzows, zamzows.com

One Best of Boise voter told us, “I board my dog at Compansions four or five times a month, and they’re always so wonderful to her. It’s amazing.

Her little tail begins wagging as soon as she walks through the door.” This is another very competitive category but, once again, Companions has taken the crown. Companions’ owners say they always “choose quality over quantity,” which is why their dog limit is about a third the size of other boarding facilities. It’s also why readers tell us that the increased level of care ranks Companions No. 1. compansionsdogresort.com

3RD PLACE: North End Organic Nursery, northendnursery.com

2ND PLACE: Camp Bow Wow, campbowwow.com 3RD PLACE: The Cat Doctor, catdr.com

In New York City, practically every street corner is home to a bodega—a small grocery store where neighbors can pick up everything from snacks and sandwiches to toilet paper, toothpaste and ibuprofen—but out west, the institution of shopping small in the city has taken much longer to catch on. In the last year, however, Boise has experienced something of a bodega boom. First to open its doors was JD’s Bodega, a spot on Capitol Boulevard across from City Hall that’s like a marriage of grab-and-go cafe and high-end gas station (without the gas), where owner Josh Davis puts local products on a pedestal.

Next to welcome customers was The Benchmark Bodega, a quirky shop on Overland Road that caters to nearby subdivisions with a selection of bulk tea, coffee, beer, wine and gift items.

Bodega Boise, which opened this April near the intersection of 10th and Main streets, completed the trifecta.

Its black-and-white space boasts not just food and drinks but pinball machines for kids and household staples that citydwellers can rely on in a pinch. So far, the City of Trees has welcomed the influx with open arms, making it a good bet that another bodega will pop up soon. It’s time to stake your money on which corner will be next to change hands.

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BEST SPA TWO RIVERS SALON AND SPA Why has Two Rivers won the category of Best Spa for more than five years? One Best of Boise voter said, “It’s all about the quality of the experience.” Positive comments from readers were bountiful for Two Rivers’ Eagle location, also known as the House of Two Rivers. “It’s, by far, the best spa in town,” said one voter. “It’s so beautiful there, so welcoming,” wrote another. Open since 2000, the spa is a spacious, 7,800-square-foot facility that includes six massage rooms, four esthetic rooms, eight pedicure stations, eight manicure stations and 16 stylist stations. tworiverspa.com 2ND PLACE: Rain Salon & Spa, rainsalonandspa.org 3RD PLACE: Graeber & Company, graeberandcompany.com

BEST TATTOO STUDIO BORN WEIRD TATTOO Always an extremely competitive category, this year’s Best of Boise winner in Best Tattoo Studio was Born Weird, a shop that specializes in black and gray, fineline and

portrait tattoos. “[Tattoo artist] Kendall Vader’s skill is unbelievable. His portrait tattoos look exactly like a photo,” wrote one voter. Another told us, “They are the best black and gray specialists in Boise.”

Vader is is joined by fellow tattoo artists Jordan Allred and Mike Weinsz, and piercer John Ackerman. bornweirdtattoo. com 2ND PLACE: Talon Tattoo, talontattooboise.com 3RD PLACE: Chalice Tattoo, chalicetattoo.com

BEST TOY STORE ALL ABOUT GAMES One of All About Games’ loyal customers said, “I had been worried about a new gaming store since I moved here. Not sure if it would be the friendly atmosphere I had liked about the store where I used to live. But it feels like home.” Check out the shop’s calendar and you’ll find a long list of clubs, gatherings, competitions and events at both the Downtown and Overland Road locations. allaboutgames. com 2ND PLACE: Toy Town, toytownidaho.com 3RD PLACE: G. Willikers, gwillikers.com

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VAPOR LOFT “The employees are always friendly,” wrote one voter.

BEST VAPE SHOP VAPOR LOFT One Best of Boise voter told us, “These guys at Vapor Loft are top-notch.” Another voter wrote, “The atmosphere is relaxed, the employees are always friendly and they have the best customer service and selection in the valley.” This is the third year in a row that Vapor Loft has won this category and it has quickly become a destination of choice for this booming demographic. Vapor Loft now has three locations, one each in Boise, Garden City and Nampa. All of them offer a wide variety of vape flavors and eCigarette devices. vaporloft.net 2ND PLACE: Vape, boisevapes.com 3RD PLACE: Matrix Vapor, matrixvapor.com

BEST VETERINARY OFFICE WESTVET Last year was the first time that WestVet won this category, and they’re back on top again this year. “The doctors at WestVet are amazing,” one Best of Boise voter told us. “Plus, the crew of vet techs really make the difference. They truly love their BOISE WEEKLY.COM

jobs and it shows. Owners say WestVet’s Garden City clinic is Idaho’s only 24/7, Level One-certified veterinary emergency and specialty center, offering pet dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, oncology, ophthalmology and physiotherapy care. westvet.net 2ND PLACE: All Valley Animal Care Center, allvalleyanimal.com TIED FOR 3RD PLACE: Broadway Veterinary Hospital, broadway-vethosp.net TIED FOR 3RD PLACE: The Cat Doctor, catdr.com

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For more than a decade, Antique World Mall has been Boise’s favorite in this category. Spend some time in this 30,000-square-foot Mecca and you’ll bump into as many antique experts as novices. The Overland Road showcase may seem massive at first, but when you see just how much furniture, fine china and clothing is packed into this single store, your head will spin. antiqueworldmall.com 2ND PLACE: L.A. Junk Antiques, facebook/com/lajunkantiques 3RD PLACE: Sweet Tea Living, sweettealiving.design

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BOISE CO-OP WINE SHOP Boise has really upped its grape game. Dozens of wine sellers were nominated in this category this year. But since 2009, the Boise Co-op’s Wine Shop has always topped the list, and this year is no exception. With more than a century of experience between its knowledgeable staff, the shop always has something new, something traditional and something reasonably priced. Last summer, it added Uncorked!, an intimate, high-end wine bar that pours some terrific wines and serves small plates. boise.coop 2ND PLACE: A New Vintage Wine Shop, anewvino.com

BEST WINERY STE. CHAPELLE One Best of Boise voter told us, “Ste. Chapelle is my absolute favorite in Idaho.

It’s so beautiful there and they have so many amazing wines.” Indeed, Ste. Chapelle has established itself as one of the dominant names in Idaho wine with an award-winning variety of bottles. Add to that Ste. Chapelle’s picturesque tasting room at its Caldwell winery, inspired by a Gothic French chapel, and you’ve got one of Idaho’s true treasures. stechapelle.com 2ND PLACE: Cinder Winery, cinderwines.com 3RD PLACE: Telaya Wine Co., talayawine.com

3RD PLACE: Tastings, tastingsboise.com

STE. CHAPELLE “It’s so beautiful there,” wrote one BOB voter.

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ZEPPOLE This bakery is on a flour-powered winning streak.

BEST BAKERY ZEPPOLE Zeppole Baking Company has taken the Best Bakery crown nearly every year since 2010, and for the last seven years it has been on a solid, flour-powered winning streak. One voter cited the bakery’s “delicious bread and cookies” as worthy of the top spot, but really, everything at Zeppole deserves the nod, from its soft-centered brutti rolls to its deliciously tangy sourdough batard, not to mention sweet breads like the chocolate-cranberry levain, which no Christmas would be right without. zeppolebakery.com 2ND PLACE: Pastry Perfection, pastryperfection.com 3RD PLACE: Janjou Patisserie, janjou.com 34 | MAY 29 – JUNE 4, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

BEST BARBECUE GOODWOOD BBQ COMPANY Since its launch in 1999, Goodwood has been pride of plate in the City of Trees, turning out heaping piles of barbecue that are monuments to its closed-pit cooking style and scratch-made accompaniments. Diners praise the smoked prime rib, chicken-fried steak, pulled pork and burnt ends, but you can’t go wrong with the oh-so-Idaho potato skins, either. Goodwood has topped this category for more than a decade for good reason. goodwoodbbq.com 2ND PLACE: BBQ4Life, bbq4life.net 3RD PLACE: Bodacious Pig Barbecue, bodaciouspig.com

BEST BASQUE BAR GERNIKA We can’t say enough good things about Bar Gernika—and neither can our readers.

In the brand new category of Best Basque, this Capitol Boulevard hidey-hole took the top spot partly because of what one reader simply called “those croquetas,” the little deep-fried balls of flour, milk, onion, chicken and butter that are a ticket to Basque food heaven. The good-enoughto-swim-in lamb stew, overflowing grinders and casual atmosphere complete the experience. bargernika.com 2ND PLACE: Epi’s Basque Restaurant, epibasquerestaurant.com

BEST BLOODY MARY BACON One of our readers who voted for BACON in this brand-new category put it best when they wrote, “Seriously, the name says it all.” Really, there is arguably no better marriage than bloody mary mix and a heap of delicious, still-sizzling bacon, whether in the glass or on the side. BACON takes its bloody marys seriously, loading them with toppings like carrots, olives and celery in addition to its signature protein. baconboise.com 2ND PLACE: Homestead Bar and Grill, homesteadbarandgrill.com 3RD PLACE: Fork, boisefork.com

3RD PLACE: The Basque Market, thebasquemarket.com

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BEST BREAKFAST GOLDY’S BREAKFAST BISTRO Just before the 2018 NCAA March Madness basketball tournament in Boise, an ESPN sportscaster told a national television audience, “While you’re there, try Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro. You’ll thank me later.” His recommendation was just confirmation of what Boiseans have been saying with their votes for over a decade: Goldy’s is the best spot in town for everything from French toast and frittata to its signature red flannel hash (a mix of potatoes, beets and bacon). Be prepared to wait in line. goldysbreakfastbistro.com

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2ND PLACE: The Griddle, thegriddle.com 3RD PLACE: Joe Momma’s Breakfast Eatery, joemommaseatery.com

BEST BURGER BOISE FRY COMPANY While the burgers are relegated to side dishes at Boise Fry Company in favor of their gussied-up fries, our readers still love them. Voted to the top of the Best Burger category for more than five years, BFC is clearly doing it right by cooking its patties (made with Idaho Double R Ranch beef or Oregon Brown’s Buffalo Ranch bison) to order and piling them with all of the classics on Gaston’s Bakery potato buns. boisefrycompany.com 2ND PLACE: Big Jud’s, bigjuds.com 3RD PLACE: Bittercreek Alehouse, bcrfl.com

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There are a hundred reasons to dine out in downtown Boise. But there’s one really good reason not to do it every night of the week: It can be a budgetbuster. That’s why we’re such huge fans of Downtown Boise Restaurant Week. In fact, we still think it’s a bit too under-the-radar. We’ve lost count of the times that we’ve had readers complain that they missed Restaurant Week, which will celebrate its ninth year in 2019. The concept is simple: For 10 glorious days, more than 20 participating restaurants curate a special prix fixe menu in any of five categories, including twocourse lunches for $10, two-course dinners for $15, three-course dinners for $30-$35 and fine dining dinners (that normally would cost three figures) for $39-$55. Restaurant Week is traditionally held on the final week of October, often extending into the first few days of November. It’s the perfect way to sample some of Boise’s best restaurants. So, start working up that appetite.

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BEST CALDWELL RESTAURANT INDIAN CREEK STEAKHOUSE

With the patio scene on Eighth Street getting more competitive every summer, it’s no small feat for any restaurant to pull down the coveted prize of Best Brunch.

At Fork, the emphasis is always on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, and that shows in brunch dishes like buttermilk biscuits with local jam and sausage gravy, Farmer’s Market Hash and the Northwest Scramble topped with local white cheddar. boisefork.com

Not only is Indian Creek Steakhouse beloved in Caldwell for its top sirloin steak, happy hour and mechanical bull, it takes up a significant chunk of the downtown real estate, serving as a gathering place for all ages. One reader wrote, “So good!!

Food cooked perfect with yummy apps and sides!” Those exclamation points say it all. indiancreeksteakhouse.com

2ND PLACE: Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery, bardenay.com

2ND PLACE: The Orchard House, theorchardhouse.us

3RD PLACE: Red Feather Lounge, bcrfl.com

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KANAK ATTACK It’s time to live aloha.

BEST CATERER KANAK ATTACK

BEST CHEF CHEF LOU, WESTSIDE DRIVE-IN

Last summer, Kanak Attack expanded its footprint with the brick-and-mortar Hawaiian restaurant Pineapple Express in Meridian, vaulting the longtime caterer to new prominence. “Aloha,� wrote one Best of Boise voter, adding “great kalua pork and coconut rice.� The Korean braised brisket and teriyaki chicken, served out of Kanak Attack’s food truck window at events across Boise, can’t be beat, either. kanak.co

What can we possibly say about Chef Lou that hasn’t already been said by The Food Network? His prime rib and ice cream potatoes are the stuff of local legend. One of our readers who helped vote Lou into ďŹ rst place wrote, “Great personality, funny, and splendid food that makes my taste buds and tummy happy!â€? You can’t ask for much more than that. westsidedrivein.com

2ND PLACE: Wild Plum Events, wildplumevents.com

2ND PLACE: Chef Justin Scheihing, Mai Thai, maithaigroup.com

3RD PLACE: Paddles Up Poke, paddlesuppoke.com

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BEST CHINESE YEN CHING Yen Ching has won Boise’s Best Chinese for more than 20 years, and our readers seem to feel that the reasons why are so obvious they don’t necessitate spelling out. The lone comment garnered in this year’s vote read, “Simply the best.”

Whether they were talking about the dim sum, pot stickers or new bar addition Bei Lounge (which was announced during voting) remains a mystery—they’re all voteworthy. yenchingboise.com 2ND PLACE: Golden Star, facebook.com/ golden-star-restaurant 3RD PLACE: Red Pavilion Mandarin Cuisine, redpavi.com

BEST COFFEEHOUSE GURU DONUTS The owners have changed, but the top-notch donuts have not.

FLYING M COFFEEHOUSE Ah, Flying M, that oh-so-Boise home of house-roasted coffee, quirky gifts and some of the most beloved events in town.

For more than 10 years, the Sixth Street hub in downtown Boise has taken the Best Coffeehouse crown thanks to fans die-hard enough to outvote even the Dutch Mafia. From friendly baristas to delicious pastries and socks scrawled with pastel obscenities, this spot has everything you need for a caffeine fix. flyingmcoffee.com 2ND PLACE: Dutch Bros, dutchbros.com 3RD PLACE: Hyde Perk, hydeperkcoffee.com

BEST DESSERT THE STIL If you’ve never had liquor-infused ice cream, please make it a point to dig into a scoop of The STIL’s honey-bourbon before you die: We promise you won’t regret it. An acronym for “The Sweetest Things in Life,” The STIL delivers on its name with creative flavor combinations (including plenty without booze), beer and wine ice cream floats, patio games, vegan options, ice cream flights and more. ilovethestil.com 2ND PLACE: Luciano’s, lucianosboise.com 3RD PLACE: Fork, boisefork.com

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The dinner service at Barbacoa gets high marks for its attention to detail—and its penchant for drama. From guacamole prepared tableside to steaks served popping and sizzling on hot rocks, neither you nor your tastebuds will ever be bored at this Boise hotspot. If you make the unwise decision to show up without a reservation, check out the towering Medusa sculpture and the tunnel of wine while you wait. barbacoa-boise.com 2ND PLACE: Luciano’s, lucianosboise.com 3RD PLACE: Fork, boisefork.com

In March of this year, the whole of Boise held its breath when Guru Donuts changed hands. Luckily, it was bought by the owners of another local donut business, Mission Donut, who promised not to alter a thing about the donut shop Boiseans have loved since it was still a pop-up. The new owners are still turning out the wacky flavors and vegan options Guru is known for. “Best local and homemade fresh donuts!!!!” wrote one voter. You may scream for ice cream, but clearly, BW readers scream for donuts. gurudonuts.com 2ND PLACE: DK Donuts, dkdonutsmeridian.com 3RD PLACE: Country Donut, facebook.com/country-donut

BEST EAGLE RESTAURANT REMBRANDTS In the last few years, Rembrandts has undergone a major transformation, evolving from a quaint and cozy coffee shop into a classy breakfast and lunch spot. “The food is always amazing. Savory or sweet, they get it right. Their coffee is amazing as well,” wrote one voter. Located in a converted church, the patio is the perfect spot to sip a latte or chow down on a wild game meatloaf sandwich (made with lamb, elk, boar and kobe beef). rembrandtseagle.com 2ND PLACE: Bella Aquila, ballaaquillarestaurant.com 3RD PLACE: Schnitzel Garten, schnitzelgartenboise.com

BEST EDIBLE UPGRADE Though it’s only halfway done, 2019 has already been a big year for Boise’s outdoor markets. In February, the Boise Farmers Market announced that it would move from its longstanding home at the corner of 10th and Grove streets to a new, much bigger location with abundant parking: the site of an abandoned Kmart at 1500 Shoreline Drive, just off Americana Boulevard. Since April, market devotees have been shopping for their fresh produce, meat and dairy at the Shoreline location, enjoying a handful of new vendors and a “Market Bee” school bus-turned-shuttle that ferries passengers to the Capital City Public Market in downtown Boise every 15 minutes. Capital City, too, is thriving, and celebrated its 25th anniversary on Eighth Street this year by adding dozens of new vendors to its roster. It also innovated with a mini-market each month at JUMP during First Thursdays, and a Wednesday evening market on 34th Street in Garden City. Because of the changes to both markets, people have more ways— and places—than ever to fill their reusable bags with the best Boise has to offer.

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2ND PLACE: Smoky Mountain Pizzeria Grill, smokymountainpizza.com

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Dining at Barbacoa is about a whole lot more than just the food. The space is a combination restaurant and art gallery, and diners are surrounded by sculptures, stunning light fixtures and other eye-catching displays that make dishes like Kumamoto oysters, New Zealand grilled lamb chops and coconut-pineapple flan taste even better.

The impressive wine list (displayed in a jaw-dropping “wine tunnel”) is worth browsing, too. barbacoa-boise.com

3RD PLACE: Highlands Hollow, highlandshollow.com

2ND PLACE: Chandlers, chandlersboise.com

IDAHO PIZZA COMPANY Here’s a shocking headline: Kids Love Pizza, and Adults Do Too. When it comes to picking a spot to take your tykes and teens out to dinner, Idaho Pizza Company is a crowd-pleasing no-brainer. The pies never disappoint, the salad bar is expansive and the Idaho Supreme is a Gem State favorite. idahopizzacompany.com

3RD PLACE: Petite 4, eatatpetite4.com

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BOISE FRY COMPANY No one beats BFC’s deep-fried potatoes.

BEST FOOD TRUCK/CART

BEST FRIES BOISE FRY COMPANY

MAD MAC

2ND PLACE: Kanak Attack, kanak.co

These guys take their fries seriously—if you doubt it, just re-read their name. This is the second year in a row that BFC has swept both Best Burger and Best Fries, the equivalent of Boiseans raising a paper cup of ketchup to their business model of serving fries as the main dish and burgers on the side, with the choice of six different potatoes and five cut varieties for the former. After casting their vote, one BW reader simply commented, “Of course.” boisefrycompany.com

3RD PLACE: Melt, meltfoodtruck.com

2ND PLACE: Five Guys, fiveguys.com

If you’re into comfort food (and really, who isn’t?) then Mad Mac is the food truck for you. The sugar skull-decorated pasta truck keeps it simple with a menu of mac and cheese studded with morsels like smoked German sausage (the Hot Dog Mac) or chicken, jalapenos and pico de gallo (the Calavera Mac). The service is the cheese sauce on the noodles, as it were, with one voter lauding the “friendly and relatable staff.” facebook.com/madmactruck

3RD PLACE: Bittercreek Alehouse, bcrfl.com

MAD MAC It’s comfort food on wheels.

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FANCI FREEZ It sells 100,000-plus Boston shakes each year.

BEST FROZEN TREAT FANCI FREEZ With the weather warming up, it’s no wonder Boise Weekly readers have Fanci Freez on the brain: If they went to Boise High School, heading to the drive-in for a cone, slush or shake is an instinct that’s been programmed since teenagerhood.

“They’ve been there for 50-plus years, I’ve been going there my entire life,” wrote one voter. “They have the best ice cream and shakes! Definitely a place to add to your bucket list when visiting Boise.” Yeah, that’s right—what (s)he said. fancifreez.com 2ND PLACE: The STIL, ilovethestil.com 3RD PLACE: Goody’s, goodyssodafountain.com

BEST GARDEN CITY RESTAURANT STAGECOACH INN RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Grandparents have been taking their grandchildren to Stagecoach since the days of the Eisenhower administration.

Much of the menu has never changed, and that’s just how the regulars like it.

Next time you’re there, try the triple-decker Stagecoach reuben, the 10-ounce baconwrapped Chuckwagon or the tenderloin tips. stagecoachidaho.com 2ND PLACE: Cafe Luciano’s, cafelucianos.com

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3RD PLACE: Sofia’s Greek Bistro, sofiasgreekbistro.com

STAGECOACH INN The years go by, but Stagecoach remains the same.

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o-fish-ally Meridian’s best sushi

LUCIANO’S The sausage and peppers arrabiata is pasta perfection.

BEST GLUTEN-FREE LEMON TREE CO. While voting was still going, Boise sandwich shop Lemon Tree posted on its Facebook page that, “While we do our best to ensure our ingredients are glutenfree down the line, the credit goes to the amazing hoagies and buns from our friend and fellow nominee @glutenfreegalaxy who hug our creations so perfectly.”

Clearly, Lemon Tree’s sandwiches and GFG’s breads (notice that the bakery/ food truck came in at second place) are a match made in gluten-free heaven. As one voter put it, “Got to support local!!” lemontreeboise.com 2ND PLACE: Gluten Free Galaxy, gfgalaxy.com

BEST INDIAN MADHUBAN For more than a decade, Madhuban has nailed down the title of Boise’s Best Indian, luring commuters off of State Street with its lunch buffet, 13 flavors of naan and tandoori oven specials. “Reliably delicious, authentic Indian food for years,” wrote one voter. “Plus, they give back to the community with their free Christmas buffet.” madhubanindiancuisine.com 2ND PLACE: Bombay Grill, bombaygrillindiancuisine.com 3RD PLACE: Taj Mahal, tajmahalofboise.com

3RD PLACE: Amaru Confections, amaruconfections.com

LEMON TREE Kiss that gluten goodbye.

Across from BuffaloWildWings on Eagle Rd

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BEST ITALIAN LUCIANO’S To put it simply, Luciano’s has everything that a good Italian restaurant needs to succeed: friendly staff, gut-busting portions and dishes that take even those who have never traveled outside the Gem State to the shores of the Mediterranean.

“Flavorful pasta that never disappoints or leaves you feeling hungry!” one voter wrote. Don’t miss the sausage and peppers arrabiata or the tiramisu, and for the true waterside experience give Cafe Luciano’s in Garden City a try. lucianosboise.com 2ND PLACE: Gino’s Italian Ristorante, ginosmeridian.com

BEST JAPANESE KYOTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE Our hibachi-loving readers have once again put Kyoto at the top of the list for Best Japanese, because obviously there’s nothing quite like the magic of an onion volcano or a perfectly aimed shrimp toss.

Apart from the speed-slicing, diners praise Kyoto’s sushi, fried rice and staff, who treat everyone like family. facebook.com/ kyotojapaneserestaurant 2ND PLACE: Sakana Sushi, sakanid.com 3RD PLACE: Fujiyama Japanes Restaurant, fujiyamaboise.com

3RD PLACE: Alavita, alavitaboise.com

KYOTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE We’ve got one word: hibachi.

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ENRIQUE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT Enrique’s is now just a block away from its past location on Main Street.

BEST KUNA RESTAURANT BEST KOREAN K-FUSION BBQ & GRILL

ENRIQUE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Diners get the real Korean experience at K-Fusion, and that means no skimping on the spice. “When you ask them to go four [stars], it’s some of the spiciest food you can find in town, and I appreciate that,” wrote one BW reader. You can also count on the Broadway Avenue eatery for pipedin K-pop, killer karaoke and, of course, all of the authentic Korean food (from recipes passed down through six generations) that you can eat. k-fusion.com

Last fall, Enrique’s did just about the only thing it could to better itself: It moved to a larger location so that even more hungry, happy customers could pack in for top-notch Mexican food. Now situated in the Sandstone building just a block away from its 20-year location on Main Street, the eatery has tripled in size, and BW’s readers appreciate the extra space to chow down on linguica, sip cocktails and load their plates at the famous blue-lit buffet. enriqueskuna.com

2ND PLACE: Cupbop Korean BBQ, cupbopboise.com

2ND PLACE: Idaho Pizza Company, idahopizzacompany.com

3RD PLACE: Mr. Wok, mrwok-boise.com

TIED FOR 3RD PLACE: Lima Limon Peruvian, limalimonkuna.com

BEST NEW BLOOD For BW’s April Fool’s story, we wrote about the Boise Co-op’s plan to sell a line of CBD products—but the biggest news of the year for the North End grocery store is no joke. It now has a chief executive officer (its first ever) and a brand new culinary director. CEO Michelle Andersen joined the team in February after a stint at Starbucks; and her former co-worker at Sustainable Restaurant Group, Jin Yang, became the Co-op’s new culinary director in March. Yang, named one of the world’s most innovative sustainable chefs by Uproxx, brought with him a grab bag of ideas for making the grocery more environmentally friendly, and has been revamping recipes, cutting down on allergens in prepared foods and spearheading the reduction of nonrecyclable packaging like clamshell containers since he came on board. In an interview, Andersen refused to answer questions about her former Starbucks boss Howard Schultz’s rumored 2020 presidential run, but instead dropped one of the biggest food-related news items of the year when she said the Co-op is working on something big—possibly a third location.

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BEST NAMPA RESTAURANT BEST MERIDIAN RESTAURANT EPI’S BASQUE RESTAURANT

PIE HOLE It’s open every night until at least 3 a.m.

BEST LATE NIGHT DINING PIE HOLE With two Boise locations open every night until at least 3 a.m., Pie Hole is one of the only places in downtown Boise that keeps the light on past the stroke of midnight with more than beer, wine and cocktails on the menu. The staff at the sticker-covered Eighth Street flagship, who often appear to have just rolled out of a punk rock concert, will heat you up a slice until 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, making Pie Hole the perfect spot to soak up an impending hangover after the bars close. pieholeusa.com 2ND PLACE: Los Betos, idaholosbetos.com 3RD PLACE: The Matador, matadorrestaurants.com

BEST LUNCH IDAHO PIZZA COMPANY A personal two-topping pizza, drink and access to the salad bar cost $7.50 at Idaho Pizza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the same deal with all-you-can eat pizza is just a buck more. With steals like those 46 | MAY 29 – JUNE 4, 2019 | BOISEWEEKLY

On May 1, Epi’s shared some sad news on its Facebook page—that two veteran members of its staff, including Co-owner Christine Ansotegui, would soon retire, leaving the restaurant’s future up in the air. Ansotegui assured BW that she’s working on finding someone to take over the Basque eatery, which is beloved not only for its roasted lamb and ink fish, two Basque country favorites, but its heartwarming atmosphere. If worst comes to worst, Ansotegui said, know this: “We know we’re going to be here until the end of July. We’re sure.” We’d advise making reservations ASAP, just in case. episabasquerestaurant.com 2ND PLACE: Original Sunrise Cafe, theoriginalsunrisecafe.com

on the menu, who wouldn’t want to hit Idaho Pizza for lunch? Plus, the sourdough and cheese both hail from inside the Gem State. idahopizzacompany.com 2ND PLACE: Paddles Up Poke, paddlesuppoke.com 3RD PLACE: Lemon Tree Co., lemontreeboise.com

BEST MEDITERRANEAN MAZZAH MEDITERRANEAN GRILL There are plenty of new options for Mediterranean popping up in or near Boise, from Meraki on Eighth Street to Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe in Eagle.

Still, for Boise Weekly readers nothing beats Mazzah, a Boise staple that has sat at the top of our Best Mediterranean category for more than a decade. With two locations and recently expanded State Street digs, this is the best place in town for just about anything pita-wrapped or skewered. mazzahboise.com 2ND PLACE: Sofia’s Greek Bistro, facebook.com/sofiagreekbistro 3RD PLACE: The Gyro Shack, thegyroshack.com

3RD PLACE: Gino’s Italian Ristorante, ginosmeridian.com

BEST MIMOSA GOLDY’S BREAKFAST BISTRO/GOLDY’S CORNER Every Saturday and Sunday for brunch, mimosas and bloody marys go head-to-head for the attention of hungry (and sometimes hungover) diners. At Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro and its adjacent coffee shop Goldy’s Corner, it seems the mimosas win nine times out of 10. That’s probably because they take them seriously, with eight flavors, including traditional, cranberry, champagne, guava, mango, strawberry, sunrise (a mango/guava/ orange/cranberry blend) and “bubbles and berries” (which comes with a raft of fresh berries), on the menu. goldyscorner.com

BRICK 29 BISTRO The motto espoused by Brick 29—“comfort food, elevated”—has never been more accurate than in the last year and a half, when the restaurant moved from its wellknown brick basement location in Nampa’s Masonic building to the top floor. If you go for lunch, try the brisket grilled cheese, or dive into the blueberry pork sirloin for dinner. Just don’t forget to order the bacon, which you can get as a side any time of day, even when it’s not on the menu. brick29.com 2ND PLACE: The Griddle, thegriddle.com 3RD PLACE: MESA Tacos + Tequila, mesatacos.com

BEST PIZZA FLYING PIE Every summer, someone eats one bite too many of Flying Pie Pizzaria’s habanero pizza, and the whole adventure ends in heartbreak. As a general rule, though, people’s experiences at Flying Pie have been overwhelmingly positive. Chalk it up to the variety of ‘zas, the big sign out front promising free pies to anyone with a certain first name, the expansive beer list or Flying Pie’s impressive backstory, but the place is an absolute Boise treasure. Voters have twirled Flying Pie as Boise’s best for more than a decade. flyingpie.com 2ND PLACE: Idaho Pizza Company, idahopizzacompany.com 3RD PLACE: Guido’s, guidosdowntown.com

BEST POKE PADDLES UP POKE

2ND PLACE: Red Feather Lounge, bcrfl.com

The poke-specific restaurant concept is a relative newcomer in Boise, but it has been received with fanfare. First among these new establishments is Paddles Up Poke, which set up shop in downtown Boise in the summer of 2016. Billing itself as “the official poke shop of the Boise State Broncos,” it features themed fish bowls like “The Fiesta Bowl,” “Eagle Road Rage” and “The California Invasion.” paddlesuppoke.com

3RD PLACE: The Griddle, thegriddle.com

2ND PLACE: Lucky Fins, finsconcepts.com 3RD PLACE: Poke Bowl, pokebowlmeridian.com BOISE WEEKLY.COM

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BEST SANDWICH SHOP COBBY’S Locals know Cobby’s as the official stop for post-football/baseball/soccer game celebrations. Since 1978, it has been slinging deli sandwiches from its OG location on Broadway, a second spot on Chinden Boulevard in Garden City and, most recently, a third on Overland Road.

If a classic American sando is on your mind, Cobby’s should be on your radar. cobbys.com 2ND PLACE: Even Stevens, evenstevens.com 3RD PLACE: Deli George, deligeorge.com

BEST SEAFOOD LUCKY FINS In 2013, the folks behind Fins Restaurant Concepts took over one of the choicest pieces of restaurant real estate in Boise: the corner of Grove Plaza opposite CenturyLink Arena. Since then, it has been offering fresh seafood, appetizers and cocktails at one of the best patios in town to enormous acclaim. luckyfinsrestaurant.com 2ND PLACE: Fresh Off the Hook, freshoffthehookseafood.com 3RD PLACE: Reel Foods Fish Market, reelfoodsfish.com

COBBY’S It has been slinging sandwiches since 1978.

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BEST SOUTH-OF-THEBORDER ENRIQUE’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT For a while now, Boise’s best Mexican food has come from...Kuna. Chalk it up to doing Mexican favorites like fajitas, enchiladas and seafood the right way, amenities like Tequila Lockers, or the pleasure of taking a trip from the City of Trees for some authentic south-of-the-border fare, but Enriques has locked in this category. enriqueskuna.com 2ND PLACE: El Gallo Giro, gallgiroboise.com 3RD PLACE: Adrade’s, facebook.com/ andradesrestaurant

BEST STEAK CHANDLERS At Chandlers, beef is more than a food: It’s a whole language.

Like a lot of steakhouses, there are the household-name steaks—Wagyu, Snake River Farms—but its the tenderness with which the chef writes in the menu about the Cowboy Cut or the house ribeye that tells you Chandlers takes its beef seriously. Voters have responded, putting Chandlers at the top of this category for 10 years. chandlersboise.com 2ND PLACE: Barbacoa, barbacoa-boise.com 3RD PLACE: Texas Roadhouse, texasroadhouse.com

BEST SUSHI SAKANA SUSHI Raw fish in the inland northwest may sound like a dicey choice, but there are a few sushi joints in the City of Trees that have devoted followings. Foremost among them is Sakana Sushi, which has three locations—on Vista Avenue and State Street in Boise, and one in Meridian.

There, the fish is fresh, presented with superb style, and in a modern twist, you can have it delivered right to your door.

TIN ROOF TACOS Scratch cooking and street food-low prices keep diners coming back.

BEST TACOS TIN ROOF TACOS

BEST THAI MAI THAI RESTRAURANT

Two sisters from Texas have found a new home in Boise, and quite a bit of success in bringing the concept of the friendly neighborhood taco stand to the City of Trees. Eschewing the vogue for the boutique and gourmet, they’ve kept it simple with familiar flavors like picadillo, chicken and pork; from-scratch cooking; and street food-low prices. tinrooftacos.com

For years, Mai Thai has been downtown Boise’s Thai cuisine outpost, getting big kudos from diners for its cocktails, excellent menu and stylish ambiance.

There are so many great things about it, one Best of Boise voter made a list: “Huge selection of some of the best Thai dishes, no shortage of vegan options, beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff!” maithaigroup. com

2ND PLACE: Calle 75 Street Tacos, calle75tacos.com

2ND PLACE: Pad Thai House, boisepadthaihouse.com

3RD PLACE: The Funky Taco, thefunkytaco.com

3RD PLACE: Sa-Wad-Dee, sawaddeethai.com

BEST VEGETARIAN FOOD KIBROM’S ETHIOPIAN In early 2016, someone set fire to the International Market in Boise. The market housed many restaurants started by refugees, and after the fire, their owners were again displaced. One of them, Kibrom Milash, reopened Kibrom’s Restaurant on State Street, and has garnered a huge following for his Ethiopian/Eritrean cuisine, much of which is vegan. As Boise’s vegetarian and vegan communities have grown—along with a larger-scale yearning for alternatives to Boise’s glut of burgers and fries—so has the reputation of Kibrom’s. One voter wrote, “The vegan options are delicious, and it’s very veganand vegetarian-friendly.” kibromsfood.com

2ND PLACE: Yoi Tomo Sushi and Grill, yoitomo.us

2ND PLACE: Wild Root Cafe, wildrootcafe.com

3RD PLACE: Mai Thai Restaurant, maithaigroup.com

3RD PLACE Lemon Tree Co., lemontreeboise.com

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BEST VIETNAMESE PHO NOUVEAU The cuisine of Vietnam has been heavily influenced by that country’s years of colonization by the French, and in recent years, Boise has come to love the Asianinspired sandwiches, noodle dishes, rolls and coffees that have appeared at local Vietnamese restaurants. One of these, Pho Nouveau, specializes in pho, that miraculous style of soup that’s ideal yearround. As one voter put it, “Ah the Pho!” phonouveau.com 2ND PLACE: Baguette Deli, baguette-deli.com 3RD PLACE: 208 Pho & Vegan, facebook. com/208phoandvegan

BEST WINE LIST BODOVINO In 2018, downtown pizza joint Bru became a Boise first when it pioneered letting customers pour their own beer out of wall-mounted machines—but it wasn’t the only spot in town to use that kind of tech for alcohol. Bodovino rocketed to the top of this list when it opened for its innovative wine delivery system and its truly magnificent selection of reds and whites. This year, it retains its title, with its downtown location serving out of 144 WineEmotion machines and keeping handy 600 wines by the bottle. bodovino.com

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2ND PLACE: Chandlers, chandlersboise.com 3RD PLACE: Luciano’s, lucianosboise.com

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PENGILLY’S Locals bring their out-of-town friends to show off the ambiance, but love the place for themselves.

BEST BAR PENGILLY’S

BEST BARTENDER MAJOR LUDWIG, RICE For years, Major Ludwig has been a force to be reckoned with in the Best Bartender category, and helped put Rice Contemporary Asian Cuisine in Eagle on the map for Boiseans. If you catch him behind the bar, ask for a martini. riceeagle.com

More than perhaps any bar in Boise, Pengilly’s lives up to the name “western bar,” with its huge back-of-the-bar mirror, intricate ceiling molding and ancient hardwood floors. Locals bring their out-oftown friends to show off the ambiance, but love the place themselves for its inexpensive drinks, awesome patio and live music. facebook.com/pengillyssaloon

2ND PLACE: Erik Schweitzer, Press & Pony, pressandpony.com

2ND PLACE: Humpin’ Hannah’s, humpinhannahs.com

3RD PLACE: Wyatt Soule, Mai Thai, maithaigroup.com

3RD PLACE: Press & Pony, pressandpony.com

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BEST SUDS EQUITY It’s time we raise our glasses to the ladies. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, it’s become more clear than ever that Boise is home to a mass of beer-loving women who want to make their voices heard and have their palates given their due. Events like all-women beer tastings and showcases deliberately highlighting female beer reps have proliferated in the last year, helped along by groups like Boise Girls Pint Out, a 4-year-old beer drinking group for women that has more than 1,000 followers on Facebook and hosts tastings, trivia nights and brewing get-togethers. “I have a husband that’s in his own beer club, so I guess I wanted to have my own outlet to go and be able to explore beer, and to be able to share my love of it with other women,” BGPO co-founder Kristin Montgomery told BW. Though we found that many of those women are still fighting stereotypes about what “ladies” like to drink, they’re not letting that pushback slow them down, and now have a presence in the local industry at all points in the process, from growing and manufacturing hops to brewing and drinking. “I think it’s become a little bit more taboo to go, ‘Oh, a girl in the beer industry, huh?’” said Kerry Caldwell, the quality assurance manager at Mother Earth Brew Co. in Nampa. “Even if people think it, they aren’t so comfortable saying it anymore.” In 2019, it’s ladies night every night in Boise.

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RED FEATHER LOUNGE Red Feather has a long list of inventive drinks and a total mastery of classic cocktails.

BEST COCKTAILS BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE In the 1970s and ‘80s, Boise mulled bulldozing the city block at the corner of Main Street and Capitol Boulevard to build a shopping mall. The idea was supported by some city leaders, but atrocious to their wives, who so loved the Egyptian Theatre (which has been at that site since 1927) that they managed to get the Sphinx’s share of the plan scrapped. In May of this year, the love of the Egyptian and other historic theaters across the Gem State struck again when Gov. Brad Little signed HB 157 into law. Henceforth, the 13 operating theaters built in the Gem State before 1950 (and listed on the National Register of Historic Places) will be able to sell beer and wine on a retail basis without clearing the design rules applied to newer theaters. According to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mat Erpelding, the rules surrounding beer and wine licensure for older theaters were vague and prohibitive.

Removing roadblocks to their profitability will keep adult beverages in the hands of whomever wants them, and ensure Idaho’s historic theaters survive for future generations.

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RED FEATHER LOUNGE Part of a larger restaurant family that includes Bittercreek Alehouse and Diablo & Sons, Red Feather Lounge has a corner on bartending, with a long list of inventive drinks that rotate seasonally, a total mastery of classic cocktails and an expansive (and high-end) selection of liquors. bcrfl.com 2ND PLACE: The Modern Hotel, themodernhotel 3rd Place: Press & Pony, pressandpony.com

BEST DANCE CLUB THE BALCONY CLUB Dancing is a universal language. Though The Balcony Club is arguably Boise’s most prominent LGBTQfriendly bar, its dance floor is big enough for all comers, so don’t be surprised to see cowboys twirling cowgirls next to the bump-and-grind crowd on a Friday night. Congratulations to The Balcony for winning this category for 10-plus years. thebalconyclub.com 2ND PLACE: Humpin’ Hannah’s, humpinhannahs.com 3RD PLACE: Neurolux, neurolux.com BOISE WEEKLY.COM

BEST DJ ERIC RHODES DJs aren’t just on the radio. This year’s Best DJ winner spins at parties, weddings and other special events, and by all accounts, it’s the rare bird that doesn’t dance when his team starts dropping tracks. “When we first met with Eric we told him it was important to us that every single guest at our wedding has fun and gets out on the dance floor,” wrote one reviewer. “Eric said that would not be a problem and he was right!” rhodesentertainment.com 2ND PLACE: Bodie, reverbnation.com/bodielee 3RD PLACE: Effy K., facebook.com/effykofficial

BEST GAY-FRIENDLY BAR THE BALCONY CLUB A lot of bars in Boise are friendly to the LGBTQ community, but if there’s a crown jewel of the scene where that community is the default patronage, it’s The Balcony Club—an unofficial home base for Boise Pride and the spot where drag shows, gay performers and disco are the norm. The Balcony has topped this category for more than a decade. thebalconyclub.com

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2ND PLACE: The Lucky Dog Tavern, luckydogtavern.com 3RD PLACE: Reef, reefboise.com

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in town when they fire up their karaoke machines. One of them is Terry’s State Street Saloon, and this Platonic ideal of the karaoke bar has won the hearts of singers all over the city. Voters agree, putting Terry’s at the top of this category for more than five years. terryssalloon.com 2ND PLACE: The Balcony Club, balconyclub.com 3RD PLACE: The 44 Club, facebook. com/44-Club-713889858639213

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2ND PLACE: Juniper, juniperon8th.com 3RD PLACE: Mai Thai, maithaigroup.com

BEST KARAOKE TERRY’S STATE STREET SALOON There’s a stretch of State Street a few miles long that might as well be called “Karaoke Row.” A lot of the time, it daylights as a string of humble pubs on a busy thoroughfare, but those few are some of the most popular bars

BARDENAY RESTAURANT & DISTILLERY There’s nothing like distilling your own liquor to put yourself on a town’s bar map. That’s the story of Bardenay, which was America’s first restaurant-distillery, meaning that it makes and pours its own spirits. There’s little wonder, then, that it wound up in the top spot for Best Martini. bardenay.com 2ND PLACE: Rice Contemporary Asian Cuisine, riceeagle.com 3RD PLACE: Chandlers Fine Dining, chandlersboise.com

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TAPHOUSE It offers plenty of taps and most definitely has the game on the big screen.

BEST SPORTS BAR TAPHOUSE Home to the Hawks, Steelheads and Broncos, Boise is passionate about sports, and thanks to its centralized downtown location, deep tap list and, of course, glut of TVs, Taphouse took the top spot on this year’s Best Sports Bar list. In fact, voters have chosen Taphouse has their favorite sports bar for five years in a row. taphouseboise. com 2ND PLACE: Parilla Grill, parillagrillhydepark.com 3RD PLACE: Legends, legendspubandgrill.com

BEST STRIP CLUB SPEARMINT RHINO GENTLEMEN’S CLUB Last year, there was a shakeup in this category, when Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club edged past The Torch to become Boise’s Best Strip Club.

This year, the rhino is on a roll, once again besting the competition with its Customer Appreciation Days, Boise’s Baddest Backside contest and screenings of UFC matches. facebook.com/ spearmintrhinoboise 2ND PLACE: The Torch, thetorchlounge.com 3RD PLACE: Satin Dolls, facebook.com/ Satin-Dolls437330066282401

BEST TRIVIA NIGHT SPACEBAR ARCADE Boise is a haven for outdoor recreation, but it’s an indoor sport—trivia—that has become one of the most popular, and some bars around town have wrapped their homespun trivia nights into their brands the way other watering holes call themselves sports bars. For as long as Spacebar has been doing trivia nights, it has been doing them right, a move that put the underground bar and arcade at the top of this year’s list. As one voter put it, “They need a bigger space, but I still like their brand of trivia best.” facebook.com/ spacebararcade 2ND PLACE: Edge Brewing, edgebrew.com 3RD PLACE: Lost Grove Brewing, lostgrovebrewing.com

BEST RECYCLED BREW At first, we were taken aback when someone told us us about using recycled wastewater for beer. But the more we learned, the more impressed we were with an initiative dubbed Pure Water Brew Boise. The recycled wastewater is “cleaned up” with heavy treatment, and brewers add calcium and other minerals back into the H2O. The water comes out even cleaner than the water from our kitchen faucets.

True, it’s a bit of a challenge to tell people that they’re drinking what could once have been toilet water, but Colin Hickman, spokesman for the City of Boise Department of Public Works told us, “When it’s beer, for some reason the same ‘ick factor’ doesn’t exist.” So far, Barbarian Brewing, LongDrop Cider, Lost Grove Brewing and Mad Swede Brewing have participated.

—George Prentice

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MUSIC GUIDE WEDNESDAY MAY 29 ADAM CALHOUN AND DEMUN JONES—With Crucifix. 7:30 p.m. $23-$45. Revolution Concert House BEN BURDICK TRIO—5:30 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers

DIZZY WRIGHT— With Demcrick, Reezy, Zero. 8 p.m. $20-$150.

Knitting Factory FRIM FRAM FOUR—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly Saloon FUNK NIGHT FOR FUZZY PAWZ— With Styles in Black, K-Schef, Rhythmic Friction, and ADRIANWAVE. 7 p.m. $5-$7. The Olympic

DJ LENNY LEN—10 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub DJ ZUZ—7 p.m. FREE. The Curb Bar and Grill LEE PENN SKY—2 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers

GIGGLEBOMB ROOFTOP PARTY—10 p.m. FREE. Reef

THE PAN HANDLES—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

LADIES NIGHT WITH DJ ZUZ—10 p.m. FREE. Varsity Pub

THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s

GREG BRIDGES—7 p.m. FREE. Old Chicago Downtown

GAYLE CHAPMAN, LIVE MUSIC ON THE PATIO—Gayle Chapman. 5 p.m. FREE. Firenza Pizza

ROCK THE THEATRE-ROCK THE THEATRE—7 p.m. $10. Playhouse Boise

HIGHLANDS HOLLOW LIVE MUSIC—6:30 p.m. FREE. Highlands Hollow Brewhouse

MEGAFAUNA—With Blood Lemon.

7:30 p.m. $8-$10. Neurolux

SHON SANDERS—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel

OPEN MIC—7 p.m. FREE. Ranch Club

SPERRY HUNT—6:30 p.m. FREE. Caffeina Roasting Company

OPEN MIC WITH UNCLE CHRIS—7 p.m. FREE. O’Michael’s Pub & Grill

SPIRIT ADRIFT—With Denim Casket. 7:30 p.m. $10-$12. Neurolux

RIDERS IN THE SKY—7 p.m. $27$42. The Egyptian Theatre

SWINGIN’ UTTERS—With Gallows Bound, Groggy Bikini, and Dirt Cheap. 7 p.m. $13. The Shredder

SEAN HATTON—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel

YER MAMA—9 p.m. $5. Ranch Club

BLACK TAFFY—With Styles in Black, and Cloudest Speaker. 7:30 p.m. $10-$12. Neurolux THE COUNTRY CLUB—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

MIKE ROSENTHAL—5:15 p.m.

FREE. Chandlers PEARL EARL AND EMPTY SUITS—8 p.m. $10. The Olympic REBECCA SCOTT—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel THE RIGHTLY SO—8 p.m. FREE. The Funky Taco THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s SPENCER BATT—6 p.m. FREE. Willowcreek Grill STEVE EATON—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

THURSDAY MAY 30 BUDDY DEVORE DUO—6 p.m.

FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

BIG WOW—6 p.m. FREE. The Hideaway Bar & Grill

BOISE CHORDSMEN ANNUAL SHOW: DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING—With oC Times. 7 p.m. $25. The Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

THE BILLY BLUES BAND EXPERIENCE—8 p.m. FREE. Willi B’s Saloon

ENCORE—8 p.m. FREE. Ironwood Bar and Grill

ALTURAS—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon

THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s ROCK THE THEATRE-BIG WOW—8 p.m. $10. Playhouse Boise SCOTT KNICKERBOCKER—11 a.m.

FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel SHOT GLASS—8 p.m. FREE. Quinn’s Restaurant and Lounge THE SUBURBANS—2 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

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UPTOWN CHIEFS—8 p.m. FREE. McCleary’s Pub-State St. WILSON ROBERTS—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel ZOSO—With Defenders of the Faith, Vault7. 7:30 p.m. $20-$45. Knitting Factory

SUNDAY JUNE 2 BELA FLECK AND THE FLECKTONES—7:30 p.m. $35-$65.

Revolution Concert House BLACK JOE LEWIS AND THE HONEYBEARS—With Amasa Hines. 7:30 p.m. $14-$16. Neurolux

Canadian electro-funk duo Chromeo is pure fun. Patrick “P-Thugg” Gemayel and David “Dave-1″ Macklovitch have called themselves the “only successful Arab/ Jew partnership since the dawn of human culture,” and have trained their listeners to expect the unexpected. Their style is epitomized in the music video for the catchy 2018 single, “Juice.” We don’t want to spoil the twist, but let’s just say it involves tight red skirts, sexy legs and lots of freshsqueezed citrus. “I like being on that edge of, ‘Are they serious? Are they joking? Are they earnest? Are they tongue-in-cheek? Are they music nerds or are they just two goofballs?’ I like playing with these opposites. P and I cultivate that,” lead singer Macklovitch told Spin in 2018. It’s a persona that has endeared Chromeo to its audience and raised eyebrows in the press. That particular Spin article was called “Can Chromeo Stop Goofing Long Enough to Earn Critical Respect?” As the duo was featured on NPR’s lauded Tiny Desk Concerts series months later to play tracks from its 2018 album Head Over Heels (Big Beat Records), it looks like the answer is yes.

—Lex Nelson With Neil Frances. 8 p.m., $26-$119. The Knitting Factory, 416 S. Ninth St., Boise, 208-3671212, bo.knittingfactory.com.

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THE MYSTICS—5 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel PATHOLOGY—With Mortal Ashes. 7 p.m. $10. The Shredder

JAKE LEG, BOISE BLUES SOCIETY BLUES TUESDAY—6 p.m.

FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel BRETT REID—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel CHROMEO—With Neil Frances. 8 p.m. $26-$119. Knitting Factory

PATRICK DANSEREAU BAND—2 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK—With Salt-N-Pepa, Naughty By Nature, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson. 7:30 p.m. $28-$948. Taco Bell Arena

THE SIDEMEN—6 p.m. FREE. Chandlers

THROUGH THE ROOTS: ARRIVAL TOUR—9:30 p.m. $12-$15. Reef

MONDAY JUNE 3

WEDNESDAY JUNE 5

CJ RAMONE—With The Mean Jeans, and Black Bolt. 7 p.m. $15.

The Shredder

ALIVE AFTER FIVE-THE BAND OF HEATHENS—With Reed Foehl. 5 p.m. FREE. Grove Plaza

JAZZ MONDAY: LEE GARONZIK RECIPIENTS AND THE VP QUARTET—The Idaho Jazz Education Endowment presents the Phil Garonzik Memorial Fund Scholarship recipients accompanied by the Van Paepeghem Quartet. 6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

BUCKCHERRY: WARPAINT TOUR 2019—With Joyous Wolf. 8 p.m. $23-$60. Knitting Factory

JOHNNY AND JEN—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel THE RECORD COMPANY—With Becca Mancari. 8 p.m. $15-$45.

Knitting Factory

TUESDAY JUNE 4

CUNNINGHAM AND MOSS—11 a.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

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CHROMEO, THE KNITTING FACTORY, JUNE 4

MOOD SWING—5 p.m. FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel

TYLOR AND THE TRAIN ROBBERS—With Jeremy Pinnell. 8 p.m. $10. The Olympic

BOOT JUICE AND THE TREES THE TREES—8 p.m. $10. The Olympic DJ KADRE—10 p.m. $5. Reef

IRISH JAM SESSION—7 p.m.

FREE. O’Michael’s Pub and Grill

ARCHSPIRE—With Inferi, Virvum, and Wormhole. 6:30 p.m. $17-$20.

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SOUR BRIDGES, PENGILLY’S, JUNE 5

GOLDBERG & BARR—7p.m. FREE. Old Chicago Downtown JOSIAH JOHNSON—With Lenore, and With Child. 8 p.m. $10. The Olympic THE ROCCI JOHNSON BAND—9 p.m. FREE. Humpin’ Hannah’s SCOTT KNICKERBOCKER—5 p.m.

FREE. Bar 365 at The Riverside Hotel SOUR BRIDGES—9 p.m. FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon STEVE EATON—6 p.m. FREE. Sandbar at The Riverside Hotel

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We’ve all heard of bluegrass, but what about browngrass? According to Bill Pucci, the lead singer and multi-instrumentalist of self-proclaimed browngrass quartet Sour Bridges, “It’s like bluegrass, just a little dirtier.” Sour Bridges isn’t the only band to use the term—California musician Tommy Dahill even chose it as the name of one of his albums—but the Austin, Texas-based group has certainly popularized it, plying listeners across the county with a mix of folksy fiddle and rock-n’-roll electric guitar since 2010.

It’s a blend that will fit right in at Pengilly’s in Boise, where local folk groups like Hillfolk Noir have been known to use the same stage as burlesque acts and controversial panels. Sour Bridges will come to the City of Trees on Wednesday, June 5, toting its brand-new album, Neon Headed Fool (self-released, 2019), which just dropped May 24.

—Lex Nelson 9 p.m., FREE. Pengilly’s Saloon, 513 W. Main St., Boise, 208-345-6344, oldboise.com/merchant/pengillys-saloon BOISEWEEKLY | MAY 29 – JUNE 4, 2019 | 59

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FRIDAY MAY 31

SATURDAY JUNE 1

INTER ARMA—With Thantifaxath, KEN Mode, and Wayfarer. 7 p.m. $16-$18. Neurolux

CALENDAR WEDNESDAY MAY 29 Festivals & Fairs THE BOISE ICE CREAM FESTIVAL—This event will focus on people with allergies (peanut, tree nut, gluten), intolerance and other dietary restrictions that make it difficult to enjoy many summer treats. The panel will discuss the Boise food scene and how it is moving forward to accommodate these types of restrictions. Food sampling is included with ticket. 3 p.m. $12.

Wild Root Cafe, 276 N. Eighth St., Boise, boiseicecreamfestival.com.

Visual Arts CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—Boise natives Joan H. and John B. Carley amassed a collection of more than 65 objects

by Native American artists in the Southwest. Through May 10, 2020.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance. Through June 17.

9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—This show features new Idaho landscape paintings by Rachel Teannalach and recent black-andwhite photography by Mark Lisk.

Through May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

Books, 1310 W. State St., Boise, 208-336-2230, ofbooks.net.

WRITER’S BLOC—Join a group of fellow writers to collaborate, critique and create. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

Sports & Outdoors WEDNESDAY NIGHT SHORT TRACK—Mountain bike racing on a 1.5-mile loop with solid climbing, single track and fast descents. 5-8 p.m. $10-$25. Eagle Bike Park, Old Horseshoe Bend Road, Eagle.

Learning SUCCULENT BOWL CLASS—Learn to design and make a long-lasting, living succulent bowl. 5:30-7 p.m. $30. Franz Witte Nursery, 9770 W. State St., Boise, 208853-0808, franzwitte.com.

Literary Arts

Theatre HOMEGROWN THEATRE: SHE KILLS MONSTERS—A high-fantasy/ lowbrow comedy adventure of two sisters trying to find connection over a game of Dungeons and Dragons after a family tragedy. 8 p.m. $5-$35. The Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Drive, Boise, 208-420-7985, hgtboise.org.

STAGE COACH THEATRE: LEGALLY BLONDE—Enjoy a fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie. It’s action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances. 7:30 p.m. $20. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Visual Arts CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—Boise natives Joan H. and John B. Carley amassed a collection

STORY TIME WITH SIR READSALOT—Join Jane and Sir Readsalot for tales of friendship and adventure.

11 a.m. FREE. Once and Future

FRIDAY, MAY 31

THURSDAY MAY 30

FRI., MAY 31-SAT., JUNE 1

RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—This show features new Idaho landscape paintings by Rachel Teannalach and recent black-andwhite photography by Mark Lisk.

Through May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise

FRI., MAY 31-SAT., JUNE 1

Sports & Outdoors IDAHO HORSEMEN PROFESSIONAL INDOOR FOOTBALL—Check out the thrills and spills of Indoor Professional Football with the Idaho Horsemen. 7 p.m. $12-$35. Ford Idaho Center, 16200 Idaho Center Blvd., Nampa, gohorsemen.com.

Learning AMICO GINO: ITALIAN VINO AND LINGO—Join Amico Gino for a special tasting of a trio of Italian wines perfect for our warmer weather.

6:30-8:30 p.m. $30. House of Wine, 1409 W. Main St., Ste. 110, Boise, 208-891-5900, eventbrite.com.

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38TH-ANNUAL GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL Greek food has been experiencing something of a boom in Boise in the last few years, with Gyro Shack locations opening across the city and Meraki setting up shop on Eighth Street, among others. Still, there’s nowhere better for authentic Greek cuisine than the Boise Greek Food Festival, now on its 38th year in the City of Trees. Souvlaki, pastitsio, spanakopita, blocks of feta, baklava, kataifi, karithopita and much, much more will be up for grabs alongside a Greek souvenir pop-up, happy hour, live music and dancing (complete with lessons). Tours of the festival location, Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, will be offered at 1 and 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, and 1, 2:30 and 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 1.

11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, $2 donation. Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2618 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-761-6087, boisegreekfestival.com.

Boise’s DIY headquarters.

SUMMERY MARKET If you’re a regular on websites like Pinterest and Etsy, you won’t want to miss this event for all things Boise-made and DIY. Founded by the same Boise women who brought the Wintery Market to the City of Trees, the Summery Market will once again spotlight local artisans, crafters, painters and tinkerers, offering everything from handmade signs, bags and jewelry to small-batch foods and one-of-a-kind art pieces.

Dozens of vendors will participate, camping out on the fifth and sixth floors of the JUMP building in downtown Boise. In addition to the booths, food, beer and wine will be on offered for shoppers on the fifth floor. Entry is free, so there’s no reason not take your time browsing vendors like All Spun Up, Clay by Shay, Dreyfus Art, Orchard Farm Soap, Quick Finley and many more.

6-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, FREE. JUMP, fifth and sixth floors, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-639-6610, wintrymarket.com.

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June is Idaho Wine and Cider Month, and the Idaho Wine Commission plans to get the party started in signature style with a wine tasting in Freak Alley Gallery, the graffiti-covered landmark that took this year’s Best of Boise Best Local Art Gallery crown for the second year running. On Friday, May 31, from 5-7 p.m., the IWC will partner up with Juniper and more than 20 local wineries and cideries to fill the gallery to its neon gills with small bites and tasting booths. Entry costs $15, a fee that covers a take-home wineglass and five sample pours. Extra pours cost $1 each, with funds raised going to IWC’s Idaho Wine Education Scholarship.

Coiled Wines, St. Chapelle Winery, Hells Canyon Winery, Hat Ranch Winery and Vineyard and many more will be pouring.

5 p.m., $15. Freak Alley Gallery, 210 N. Ninth St., Boise, 208-332-1538, idahowines.org.

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COMEDIAN LAMONT FERGUSON—8 p.m. $12-$15.

Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

COURTESY SUMMERY MARKET, KHOA N

IDAHO WINE MONTH KICKOFF: WINE IN THE ALLEY

Comedy

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance. Through June 17.

9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

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Raise a glass to the Gem State.

Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

of more than 65 objects by Native American artists in the Southwest.

The collection features ceramics, sculptures and textiles by Apache, Choctaw, Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, Tohono O’odham and Wyandot artists. Through May 10, 2020. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

The man behind the quilt.

BOISE PRIDE MILK FILM SCREENING AND CONVERSATION With Boise Pride Fest’s 30th anniversary celebration just around the corner on Friday, June 14, organizers are working hard to ratchet up the city’s excitement. This year’s theme is Pride Through the Decades, and to drive the point home they’ll bring Clint Jones—co-founder of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the man behind the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt (the world’s largest piece of community folk art)—to the City of Trees for a conversation following a screening of Milk, a documentary about the life of famed gay rights activist Harvey Milk. The flick will screen at The Egyptian, marking not only the 30th Year of Boise Pride Fest but the 40th Anniversary of Harvey Milk’s death (coming up in 2020) and the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.

7 p.m., $8-$500. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, 208-387-1273, egyptiantheatre.net.

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CALENDAR CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH— Speak and communicate with others in the language. This small group is aimed at those who are beginning to learn and looking for camaraderie.

6 p.m. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City.

goods Thursday evenings through Sept. 19. 6 p.m. FREE. Flying M Coffeegarage, 1314 Second St. S., Nampa, flyingmcoffee.com.

FRIDAY MAY 31

COOKING CLASS: INDIAN INSPIRED BRUNCH WITH SANGEETA—Learn brunch recipes from different parts of India. 6-8 p.m. $30-$35.

Boise Co-op at The Village, 2350 N. Eagle Road, Meridian, boise.coop.

FREE SAT OR ACT PRACTICE TEST AND PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT—This event will help parents identify scores, provide strategies and help decrease test anxiety.

1-4:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Library! at Bown Crossing, 2153 E. Riverwalk Drive, Boise, 208-331-9020.

Other ALES AND ARIAS—Opera Idaho Resident Company singers serenade you with some of their favorites from the canons of opera and musical theater, while you enjoy a delicious dinner buffet. 6 p.m. $22-$30. Powderhaus Brewing Company.

FLYING M SEASONAL MARKET—A collection of Treasure Valley farmers and artisans sell local produce and

Festivals & Fairs 38TH ANNUAL GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL—Enjoy an authentic taste of Greece at this favorite event of Boise foodies. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $2. Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2618 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-7616087, boisegreekfestival.com.

SUMMERY MARKET—The second-annual Summery Market is a handmade for the sunny days indie art and craft market featuring 70 makers from Idaho and the Pacific NW! Join us for shopping unique wares at JUMP Boise and enjoy food, drinks and great views! From the organizers of Wintry Market and Idaho Vintage Market. 6-5 p.m. FREE. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 West Myrtle Street, Boise, wintrymarket.com.

Theatre BLT: SUITE SURRENDER—Suite Surrender by Michael McKeeve is a hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farce of the ‘30s and ‘40s. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, boiselittletheater.org.

HOMEGROWN THEATRE: SHE KILLS MONSTERS—A high-fantasy/ lowbrow comedy adventure of two sisters trying to find connection over a game of Dungeons and Dragons after a family tragedy. 8 p.m. $5-$35. The Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Drive, Boise, 208-420-7985, hgtboise.org.

ISF: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION—As part of Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom thriller, you hereby are summoned for jury duty in a whodunit that will keep you guessing.

8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

STAGE COACH THEATRE: LEGALLY BLONDE—Enjoy a fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie. It’s action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances. 8 p.m. $20. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise, stagecoachtheatre.com.

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CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—Boise natives Joan H. and John B. Carley amassed a collection of more than 65 objects

by Native American artists in the Southwest. Through May 10, 2020.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance. Through June 17.

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

Welcoming Gayle Detweiler, PA-C to Integrity Mental Health

Carey Crill, ARNP-C

RACHEL TEANNALACH AND MARK LISK—This show features new Idaho landscape paintings by Rachel Teannalach and recent black-andwhite photography by Mark Lisk.

Through May. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE. Capitol Contemporary Gallery, 451 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-3849159, capitolcontemporary.com.

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Corporate Outings

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

Literary Arts ANNUAL BOOK SALE—Find great deals at the two-day annual Lake Hazel book sale. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

FREE. Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Road, Boise, adalib.org.

Brig Panther, ARNP-C

410your S. Orchard St. Can team beat the Suiteclock? #108 208-509-9347 208-509-9347

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CALENDAR FOOD REVIEW

MERIDIAN LIBRARY SUMMER READING KICKOFF—Join the Meridian Library at Settlers Park to kick off the Summer Reading Program. Sign up and you’ll get a free book to keep. 5-9 p.m. FREE. Settlers Park, 3245 N. Meridian Road, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

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IDAHO’S FIRST PROFESSIONAL FEMALE IMPERSONA TROUPE presents

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME AND ACTIVITIES: STEAM—Children ages 3-6 enjoy a different STEAM-related theme each week.

10:15-11 a.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, nampalibrary.org.

$1.00 OF EACH RESERVATION DONATED TO BOISE PRIDE!

RamaPong opens at 11 a.m. and transitions to a 21-and-over bar at 4 p.m. daily.

RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED 368-0405

STARTS FRIDAY MAY 31

RAMAPONG SERVES UP RAMEN, PING-PONG ON BOISE’S CAPITOL BOULEVARD This early in the game, there are no frills at RamaPong, the underground restaurant from Boise Fry Co. that combines ramen and PingPong beside Spacebar Arcade. The menu is short and to the point. Ramen takes pride of place as the only entree, with options for house or sweet potato broth, and three different tares, or flavors, to choose from, including shio (a salt base), shoyu (a soy base) and miso. The basic bowl with sweet potato broth costs $8.75, with add-ons like onsen egg, soft-boiled egg, braised pork “cutz,” buffalo meatballs and togarashi sweet potato upping the price anywhere from 75 cents to $3. Sides include katsu chicken ($8.14) and fried tofu ($4.50), and the space has a much-coveted full bar.

When BW stopped by, the steaming bowls of ramen were deeply savory, with noodles swimming in a thick, salty sweet potato broth.

Strips of kombu studded the miso bowl with a plank of togarashi sweet potato, and carrots cut in the shape of flowers adorned the shio bowl with braised pork. The pork was a bit on the fatty side, leaving the shio broth dotted with oil spots, but the noodles (from ramen giant Sun Noodle) were satisfyingly chewy and served in generous portions. The katsu chicken, paired with housemade teriyaki, was a standout, with light, crisp breading and very little grease.

RamaPong’s ramen may not be life-changing, but for someone a few beers in, a bowl of its noodles will be just the thing to ward off a hangover.

Considering it stays open late—until midnight on weekdays and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights—and offers $8-per-half-hour Ping-Pong at peak hours, that may indeed become its niche.

In the meantime, the restaurant has big plans for its first year, including the pop-up-style addition of themed ramen bowls like spicy Korean or Vietnamese, a “ramen monster” mural near the bar and even, perhaps, locally made noodles.

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J. REUBEN APPELMAN: ARCHITECTING THE POEM—Talk by Woodsmoke author J. Reuben Appelman.

6-7 p.m. FREE. James Castle House, 5015 Eugene St., Boise, 208-3366610, jamescastlehouse.org.

SPANISH-ENGLISH STORYTIME WITH LAURA CHICO—Take the whole family to explore Hispanic culture through a fun-filled morning with games, crafts, stories and food. All ages welcome. 11:30 a.m. FREE. Meridian Public Library, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

SUMMER READING SALE—Find high-quality children’s and youth books, paperback and hardcover fiction, nonfiction, CDs, audio books, and movies at bargains prices.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Main Branch, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Comedy COMEDIAN LAMONT FERGUSON—8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15.

Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

Food & Drink BASQUE PINTXOS 101—Learn four unique pintxo recipes.

6-8:30 p.m. $40. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 W. Myrtle St., Boise, 208-246-8964, 208639-6610, jumpboise.org.

IDAHO WINE MONTH KICKOFF WINE IN THE ALLEY—Enjoy a night of tasting Idaho’s best wines.

5-7 p.m. $15. Freak Alley Gallery, Bannock and Idaho from Eighth to Ninth streets, Boise, idahowines.org.

Teens MAGIC: THE GATHERING—All ages and abilities levels are welcome to play Magic the Gathering. Players under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. 6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Ada Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Road, Boise, adalib.org.

Other 62ND-ANNUAL SOUTHERN IDAHO COIN SHOW—There will be 39 sales tables with coins, tokens and currency; U.S. and foreign; ancient to modern. There will also be a raffle with 10 prizes. Southern Idaho Coin Club. Admission $1.

Kids under 13 get in Free. Info:

208-830-5295 or coindan@q.com.

2-7 p.m. FREE-$1. Hilton Garden Inn, 7699 W. Spectrum St., Boise, 208-431-1094, coindan@q.com.

SATURDAY JUNE 1 Festivals & Fairs 37TH ANNUAL MGI PAGEANT— You don’t want to miss the 37th annual Mr., Ms. and Miss Gay Idaho Pageant. 6 p.m. $15. Visual Arts Collective, 3638 Osage St., Garden City, visualartscollective.com.

38TH ANNUAL GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL—Enjoy an authentic taste of Greece, and a favorite event of Boise foodies. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $2. Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2618 W. Bannock St., Boise, 208-3456147, boisegreekfestival.com.

ART IN THE GARDEN—Enjoy a blues concert, wine tasting, quick draw, wet paint auction and more.

A variety of foods from local food trucks will be available. 4-9 p.m. $35. Underhill Garden, 9600 W. Brookside Lane, Eagle. 208888-9898, eaglepleinair.com.

CAMPING VAN RALLY 2019—Celebrate the van camping culture and community with food trucks, live music, raffles, frothy beverages, and people who share a passion for traveling in vans and enjoying great outdoor adventures. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Payette Brewing River Street Taproom, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise, payettebrewing.com.

COMBAT ARTS AND VENDOR FESTIVAL—Take the family down for this fun event featuring Dutch Bros, over 50 vendors and a martial arts tournament going all day. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park, 1900 N. Records Ave., Meridian.

FAMILY SUMMER PALOOZA—The Family Fun Fest provides a full day of entertainment and interactive fun zones for all ages. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $5$20. Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, ibleventsinc.com.

FREE GEM PAINTING CRAFT—Free glass gem craft and white henna.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Boise, 208866-2445, syringaartstudio.com.

LANDLOCKED MOTORCYCLE SHOW—The second-annual show features just under 40 invited bikes ranging from custom choppers to vintage collectable motorcycles. Noon-8 p.m. $10. The Mardi Gras, facebook. com/mardigrasboise.

MERIDIAN MAIN STREET MARKET—Local farmers, crafters, artisans and youth sell their products every Saturday. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway, Meridian, 208-918-3480.

SUMMERY MARKET—The second-annual Summery Market is a handmade indie art and craft market featuring 70 makers from Idaho and the Pacific NW! Join us for shopping unique wares at JUMP Boise and enjoy food, drinks & great

views! From the organizers of Wintry Market & Idaho Vintage Market.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Jack’s Urban Meeting Place, 1000 West Myrtle St., Boise, wintrymarket.com.

Theatre BLT: SUITE SURRENDER—Suite Surrender by Michael McKeeve is a hilarious riot of a love note to the classic farce of the ‘30s and ‘40s. 8 p.m. $12-$15. Boise Little Theater, 100 E. Fort St., Boise, boiselittletheater.org.

COMEDY IMPROV SHOWALL AGES—7 p.m. $5-$10.

Elks Club, 6608 W. Fairview Ave., Boise, 208-906-1861, gamechangerimprov.com.

HOMEGROWN THEATRE: SHE KILLS MONSTERS—A high-fantasy/ lowbrow comedy adventure of two sisters trying to find connection over a game of Dungeons and Dragons after a family tragedy. 8 p.m. $5-$35. The Gem Center for the Arts, 2417 Bank Drive, Boise, 208-420-7985, hgtboise.org.

ISF: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION—As part of Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom thriller, you hereby are summoned for jury duty in a whodunit that will keep you guessing. 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org STAGE COACH THEATRE: LEGALLY BLONDE—Enjoy a fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie. It’s action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances. 8 p.m. $20. Stage Coach Theatre, 4802 W. Emerald St., Boise, stagecoachtheatre.com.

Visual Arts CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—Boise natives Joan H. and John B. Carley amassed a collection of more than 65 objects

by Native American artists in the Southwest. Through May 10, 2020.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

GROWING WITH WORDS—This workshop focuses on creating a site-specific installation exploring words. 1-4 p.m. $35. Surel’s Place, 440 E. Thurman Mill Street, Garden City, 208-918-3591, surelsplace.org.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance.

Through June 17. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden Cit, notaquietlibrary.org.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, boiseartmuseum.org

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CALENDAR Literary Arts ANNUAL BOOK SALE—Find great deals at the two-day annual Lake Hazel book sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

FREE. Ada Community Library Lake Hazel Branch, 10489 W. Lake Hazel Road, Boise, boisepubliclibrary.org.

SATURDAY STORYTIME WITH DAVID HABBEN: MR. SHERMAN’S CLOUD BY HABBENINK— Young readers will be uplifted by the reminder that the sun does eventually come out again. 11 a.m.

FREE. Rediscovered Bookshop, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, rdbooks.org.

SUMMER READING SALE—Find high-quality children’s and youth books, paperback and hardcover fiction, nonfiction, CDs, audio books and movies at bargain prices. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Main Branch, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Comedy COMEDIAN LAMONT FERGUSON—8 and 10 p.m. $12-$15.

Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

Sports & Outdoors 6TH ANNUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE 5K FUNDRUN (RUN/ WALK)—Idaho Access to Justice 5K FundRun 10-11:30 a.m. $5-$25.

Fort Boise Park, 155 E. Garrison Road, Boise, 208-284-9657.

6TH ANNUAL SUMMER SPLASHTACULAR—Kick off the 2019 Summer swim season with Nampa Parks and Recreation.

1-4:30 p.m. FREE. Lincoln Pool, 508 Davis Ave., Nampa. 208-468-5858. nampaparksandrecreation.org.

DISCOVER DRESSAGE: HARMONY WITH YOUR HORSE CLINIC—Discover how the Olympic sport of Dressage can help any horse and rider develop fitness and find better balance and harmony. 2-4 p.m. FREE. Two Mountain Ranch, 2525 E. Lewis Lane, Nampa, 208-850-0985.

IDAHO MUSCLE CLASSIC—Enjoy competitions in bodybuilding, physique, figure, fitness, men’s classic physique and bikini. 10 a.m. $25-$50. Revolution Concert House, 4983 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, cttouringid.com.

SNAKE RIVER REGION SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AAMERICA—Join the Snake River Sports Car Club of America for autocross in the west parking lot. Drivers of all experience levels are welcome to join. For more

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info, visit boiseautocross.com. 8 a.m. $35-$70. Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208287-5650, boiseautocross.com.

heart of downtown Eagle in Heritage Park. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Heritage Park, 185 E. State St., Eagle, 208-489-8763, cityofeagle.org.

TREASURE VALLEY ROLLER DERBY—Treasure Valley Roller Derby is back for the 2019 season. See online for a complete schedule of bouts and advance tickets, or go to Jumpin’ Janet’s (572 S. Vista Ave.). 5 p.m. $5-$15. Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City.

208-287-5650. expoidaho.com.

GOLIATH BOARD GAME NIGHT— Get together for some board games and fun at Goliath Games. Late arrivals are fine as new games will be starting up throughout the night. There is a collection of playable games at the store but feel free to take your own. 5 p.m.

Goliath Games, 2611 W. Kootenai St., Boise, goliathgamingboise.

Talks & Lectures

HEARTFULNESS WEEKLY MEDITATION GROUP—Learn to meditate with a simple, practical technique.

10:30-11:30 a.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Main Branch, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 312-953-3586.

HISTORY OF GEOLOGIC DISCOVERIES IN THE AMERICAN NORTHWEST: 1960-2019—A breakthrough in geology occurred in the early 1960s when Plate Tectonics replaced the Geosyncline concept. After 1965, the principles of Plate Tectonics led to discoveries involving many parts of the Northwest, including Idaho. The discoveries will be illustrated and described in this lecture. 1 p.m. $5. Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, 208-283-3186, idahomuseum.org.

Civic Benefit BOISE CARS AND COFFEE—June fundraiser with Camp Rainbow Gold and Pizza Pie Cafe Boise. 9-11 a.m. FREE. The Village at Meridian, 3600 E. Fairview Ave., Meridian.

RIVER DISCOVERY 3RD-ANNUAL SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY SUMMER CELEBRATION—The Third-Annual Spirit of Discovery raises funds for River Discovery’s summer 2019 adventures in nature for cancer survivors. 7-10 p.m. $25. Telaya Wine Co., 240 E. 32nd St., Garden City, 208-303-0040, riverdiscovery.org.

Learning 2019 RATTLESNAKE/PORCUPINE/ SKUNK AVOIDANCE TRAINING FOR DOGS CLINICS—Annual avoidance training course. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. $25-$75. Julia Davis Park, 700 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-6080833, dogavoidancetraining.org.

Other BOISE FARMERS MARKET—Find fresh local seasonal vegetables and fruit, many types of locally raised protein, breads and pastries, honey, jams and sauces, fresh-roasted coffee, and a delicious selection of ready-to-eat foods. 9 a.m.1 p.m. FREE. Shoreline Drive, 1500 Shoreline Drive, Boise, theboisefarmersmarket.com.

CAPITAL CITY PUBLIC MARKET—At The Capital City Public Market, you’ll meet Treasure Valley farmers, artists, bakers and other passionate vendors. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. FREE. Eighth Street Corridor, Eighth and Idaho streets, Boise, capitalcitypublicmarket.com.

EAGLE SATURDAY MARKET— The Eagle Saturday Market is a handmade market located in the

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NAMPA FARMERS MARKET—Over 60 local vendors: produce, specialty foods, ready-to-eat foods, crafts, locally grown, locally produced. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. FREE. Lloyd Square Park, Nampa, nampafarmersmarket.com.

62ND-ANNUAL SOUTHERN IDAHO COIN SHOW—There will be 39 sales tables with coins, tokens and currency; U.S. and foreign; ancient to modern. There will also be a raffle with 10 prizes. Southern Idaho Coin Club. Admission $1.

Kids under 13 get in Free. Info: 208830-5295 or coindan@q.com. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE-$1. Hilton Garden Inn, 7699 W. Spectrum St., Boise, 208-431-1094, coindan@q.com.

ADOPT-A-PET Noodle Says...

Hug Your Cat Day is approaching! Start practicing now!

These pets can be adopted at Conrad Strays. conradstrays.com | 208-585-9665

PAIGE is a real sweetheart. She is looking for a new home, preferably without other pets.

SALEM is a big, handsome boy who gets along with other cats. He’s very sweet and mellow.

JERRY is very studly.

He’s a good boy who can be shy at first but then warms up, becoming a real sweetie-pie.

These pets can be adopted at the Idaho Humane Society. idahohumanesociety.org | 4775 W. Dorman St. Boise | 208-342-3508

WALKABOUT BOISE WALKING TOUR—Join Preservation Idaho every Saturday for a guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $12.

Meet at Bench in front of Basque Museum, 611 W. Grove St., Boise, 208-353-2011, basquemuseum.eus.

SUNDAY JUNE 2 Festivals & Fairs

MR CHIHUAHUA: A

OLYMPIA: This 9-year-

CHARLIE AND CASPER:

2-year-old, playful male Chihuahua mix needs an adults-only home. (#41338235 - Kennel 401)

old female Domestic Shorthair is playful with the right people. (#41123105 - Cattery Kennel 108)

These male Parakeets are friends. $25 to adopt both. (#41123105 - Small Animal Room)

EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL—The Eagle Plein Air Festival and Competition features 70 artists of all skill levels painting, drawing and sketching the natural landscape. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

FREE-$65Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste B, Eagle, eaglepleinair.com.

Cat Care by Cat People

Theatre ISF: WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION—As part of Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom thriller, you hereby are summoned for jury duty in a whodunit that will keep you guessing.

7 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

These pets can be adopted at Simply Cats. simplycats.org | 2833 S. Victory View Way | 208-343-7177

Film BEST SMALL TOWN THROWDOWN RODEO DOCUMENTARY—The Best Small Town Throwdown Rodeo documentary makes its premiere.

5 p.m. $15-$35. The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, bestsmalltownthrowdownrodeo.com.

SWEETHEART: I’m

affectionate, playful and don’t have a mean bone in my body. Come see me in Room 12!

LOLA: I’m a beauty,

SHAYLA: I can be a and I’m sweet, but I little timid, but if can start out shy. I’m someone would love good with kids, cats me enough I know and dogs! Find me in I’d come out of my Room 8. shell. I’m in room 8!

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CALENDAR Visual Arts 40TH IDAHO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY JURIED EXHIBITION— Through June 27. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

FREE. Boise State SUB Fine Arts Gallery, 1700 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-2541.

ART AND ROSES—Over 65 Idaho artists display original art, and the Idaho Centennial Art Group donates a portion of all sales to the Rose Garden Fund, which goes to maintain this beautiful garden and park attraction. Plus food and music. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE. Julia Davis Park, 700 Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-658-0978.

CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—Boise natives Joan H. and John B. Carley amassed a collection of more than 65 objects

by Native American artists in the Southwest. Through May 10, 2020.

Noon-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

Literary Arts SILENT BOOK CLUB BOISE— New time and a new place for Silent Book Club, a happy hour for introverts. 1 p.m. FREE. Deja Brew Laugh a Latte, 112 E. Idaho Ave., Meridian, alattelaugh.com.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. Noon-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

Comedy COMEDIAN LAMONT FERGUSON—8 p.m. $12-$15.

Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

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FOREST BATHING AT THE IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDEN—Deeply relax and restore as you immerse in the natural world and discover a new way to be in nature. 9 a.m.-Noon. $40. Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 N. Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, wildwellnessguide.com.

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One day after Governor Brad Little called Garth Brooks to personally ask the country superstar about the possibility of adding a second concert at Albertsons Stadium, Brooks announced May 23 that he had indeed decided to add another performance.

Every ticket to the previousGarth Brooks is staying the night in Boise. ly announced Saturday, July 20, concert had been snapped up by fans less than an hour after sales began. In response to the swarm, Brooks tweeted, “HOLY COW BOISE! I’M STUNNED! THANK YOU!!!!!!”

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The second Boise show is set for Friday, July 19, at 7 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster’s website (ticketmaster.com), the toll free Ticketmaster Express Line (1-877-654-2784) and the Ticketmaster smartphone app. Tickets for the July 19 performance are expected to cost the same as the July 20 concert: $94.95 per person ($74.58 plus $5.37 in tax and a $15 service fee). The concert will be performed in the round.

SNAKE RIVER REGION SPORTS CAR CLUB OF AMERICA—Join the Snake River Sports Car Club of America for autocross in the west parking lot. Drivers of all experience levels are welcome to join. For more info, visit boiseautocross.com. 8 a.m. $35-$70.

Expo Idaho, 5610 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-287-5650.

VINTAGE BICYCLE SWAP MEET—Vintage bicycle swap meet features classic bikes and parts, pedal cars, old wagons and bicycle memorabilia. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE. Bikes and Beans/Das Alpenhaus, 1350 S. Vista Ave., Boise.

Learning MIMOSAS AND CRAFTS—Head over to the Footbridge Tavern (used to be Dwellers) for a mimosa to create fun summer glasses. No artistic skills required. You’ll create a set of four hand-washable glasses perfect for entertaining this summer on the patio. Preregistion required online. 2-4 p.m. $20. Footbridge Tavern, 6555 W. Overland Road, Boise, craftyjonesy.ticketleap.com.

Teens SENSORY FRIENDLY JUMP/ PLAY TIME—Sensory Sunday is a day for those kids with sensory overload. Urban Air Adventure Park turns off the flashing lights and the music so kids can enjoy the attractions in a controlled environment. This is event is also for those with disabilities. 10 a.m. $12. Urban Air Adventure Park, 3876 E. Lanark Drive, Meridian. 208-278-2005, urbanairtrampolinepark.com.

MONDAY JUNE 3 Festivals & Fairs EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL— The Eagle Plein Air Festival and Competition features 70 artists of all skill levels painting, drawing and sketching the natural landscape.

10 a.m.-5 p.m., FREE-$65. Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste B, Eagle, eaglepleinair.com.

Visual Arts 40TH IDAHO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY JURIED EXHIBITION— Through June 27. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

FREE. Boise State SUB Fine Arts Gallery, 1700 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-2541.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance. Through June 17.

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

Literary Arts GROOVIN’ AND MOVING STORYTIME!—Come and boogie with books in our fun Music and Movement Storytime! 10:15-11 a.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. South, Nampa, nampalibrary.org.

HUMPBACK WHALE STORYTIME—Join us for a new storytime program with stories, songs and other activities! 4-4:45 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. South, Nampa. nampalibrary.org

Comedy COMEDY KILLERS—The Comedy Killers Kortney Osborne, Brandon Henderson, and Pete Jr. are a trio of comedians, each with their own unique style. Catch them on tour!

8 p.m. $12. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

MEGAN BRYANT AND FRIENDS— Join Liquid Laughs every first Tuesday of the month for improv comedy night hosted by and featuring Boise’s own Megan Bryant, and a pack of her hilarious improv buddies. It’s an explosion of “short-form” scenes, gimmick games and other variety show-style comedy bits that are always fun, fresh and engaging. 8 p.m. $10. Liquid Laughs, 405 S. Eighth St., Boise, liquidboise.com.

Learning LEGO ROBOTICS DAY CAMP— Lego Robotics Day Camp for children ages 8-13. To register, call Bricks and MiniFigs at 208-3774386. 1-4 p.m. $125. Bricks and MiniFigs, 10150 Fairview Ave., Boise, brickandminifigs.com.

TEEN PROGRAM: MAKE YOUR OWN ROCKET (PART ONE)—Blast off with the library’s first teen program of the summer. You’ll learn how to build a beginner’s Estes rocket.

For teens. 4:30-5:30 p.m. FREE. Ada Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, adalib.org.

Food & Drink IDAHO FOODBANK PICNIC IN THE PARK FREE LUNCH AND FUN—Free lunches for kids in various parks in the Boise metro area Monday-Friday from June 3-Aug. 9. Locations and times vary. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

FREE. Boise Metro Area Parks, Various Locations, Boise, 208336-9643, idahofoodbank.org.

Teens MAKEITEERS—Enjoy hands-on projects that encompass science, technology, engineering and math topics (STEM). For ages 8-12. 1:30-3 p.m. FREE. Ada Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, adalib.org.

Kids MUSIC AND MOVEMENT—Parents and children participate together to learn rhythm, coordination and other skills while moving to music. For ages 2-6. 10-10:45 a.m.

FREE. Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, adalib.org.

Other FAMILY HISTORY HISTORY OPEN RESEARCH SESSION—Join this open, drop-in family history research session, where DAR members will help with your questions.

5:30-7:30 p.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. S., Nampa, nampalibrary.libcal.com.

PINTEREST CRAFT—Monthly Pinterest-inspired craft night for adults.

6:30-8 p.m. FREE. Victory Branch Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org.

TUESDAY JUNE 4 Festivals & Fairs EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL— The Eagle Plein Air Festival and Competition features 70 artists of all skill levels painting, drawing, and sketching the natural landscape.

9 a.m.-5 p.m., FREE-$65. Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste B, Eagle, eaglepleinair.com.

Theatre ISF: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW— Can love tame a shrewish heart and surprise an unbridled bachelor? 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare

Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

Visual Arts 40TH IDAHO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY JURIED EXHIBITION— Through June 27. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

FREE. Boise State SUB Fine Arts Gallery, 1700 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-2541.

CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—Boise natives Joan H. and John B. Carley amassed a collection of more than 65 objects

by Native American artists in the Southwest. Through May 10, 2020.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Jill Storey’s rich pastels and Lizzie Taylor’s expressionist acrylics combine for a lavish display of color, movement, texture and artistic nuance. Through June 17.

9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibrary.org.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

Literary Arts BABY RHYME TIME—Focuses on fine motor, and social skills through stories, songs and movement.

6:30-7 p.m. FREE. Victory Branch Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org.

DROP-IN WRITING WORKSHOP— Check out The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held on the first Tuesday of each month.

Drop-in is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Heidi Kraay and other guest writers, who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers. No RSVP required. Lesson is designed for full hour-and-a-half attendance. 6:30-8 p.m. FREE. The Cabin, 801 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, thecabinidaho.org.

GARDEN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING KICKOFF—Join us for out-of-this-world fun as we kick off this year’s Summer Reading program with crafts, games, treats, and much more! 1:30-4:30 p.m.

FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 Glenwood St., Garden City, 208-472-2944, notaquietlibrary.org.

NATHAN PIEPLOW: PETERSON FIELD GUIDE TO BIRD SOUNDS— Enjoy a new collection of bird sounds. 7 p.m. FREE. Rediscovered Books, 180 N. Eighth St., Boise, 208-376-4229, rdbooks.org.

Comedy MEGAN BRYANT AND FRIENDS IMPROV COMEDY SHOW—Join Host Megan Bryant and a pack of her

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Talks & Lectures PROMOTING PEACEFUL FOREIGN POLICY IN 2019—Kevin Martin, president of Peace Action peace and justice group, will talk about U.S. foreign policy and citizen action. 5:30 p.m. FREE. Boise Public Library Main Branch, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 208-5703013, boisepubliclibrary.org.

Learning LEGO ROBOTICS DAY CAMP—Lego Robotics Day Camp for children ages 8-13. To register, call Bricks and MiniFigs at 208-377-4386. 1-4 p.m. $125. Bricks and MiniFigs, 10150 Fairview Ave., Boise, 208869-2403, bricksandminifigs.com.

LITTLE SCHOLARS—This drop-in cooperative play-and-learn program prepares children for kindergarten by helping develop foundations for pre-literacy and math skills while building confidence and independence. (Ages 0-5) 10-11:30 a.m.

FREE. Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Rd, Boise, adalib.org.

Food & Drink THE BOISE ICE CREAM FESTIVAL: HISTORY OF ICE CREAM IN BOISE—You don’t want to miss the first panel discussion on Boise’s history with ice cream. 10 a.m. $10. Goody’s Soda Fountain, 1502 N. 13th St., Boise, boiseicecreamfestival.com.

IDAHO FOODBANK PICNIC IN THE PARK FREE LUNCH AND FUN—Free lunches for kids in various parks in the Boise metro area Monday-Friday from June 3-Aug. 9. Locations and times vary. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

FREE. Boise Metro Area Parks, Various Locations, Boise, 208336-9643, idahofoodbank.org.

Teens CHAOS STEM—Knock stuff down, blow stuff up and break things in the name of science and engineering.

For ages 8-14. 3 p.m. FREE. Ada Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, adalib.org.

Kids BABY AND TODDLER STORYTIME—Focuses on 0-3 years old and direct interaction between the child and caregiver. 10:15-11 a.m. FREE. Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. South, Nampa, nampalibrary.org.

WEDNESDAY JUNE 5 Festivals & Fairs EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL— The Eagle Plein Air Festival and Competition features 70 artists of all skill levels painting, drawing, and sketching the natural landscape.

11 a.m.-1 p.m., FREE-$65. Finer Frames, 164 E. State St., Ste B, Eagle, eaglepleinair.com.

Theatre ISF: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW— Can love tame a shrewish heart and surprise an unbridled bachelor? 8 p.m. $13-$52. Idaho Shakespeare Festival, 5657 Warm Springs Ave., Boise, idahoshakespeare.org.

Film AN EVENING WITH CLEVE JONES: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF BOISE PRIDE—Enjoy a screening of Milk and appearance from Cleve Jones, the man behind the famous AIDS quilt. 7-10 p.m. $8-$500.

The Egyptian Theatre, 700 West Main Street, Boise, 208-3450454, egyptiantheatre.net.

BOISE FILM FOUNDATION: FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF— The Boise Film Foundation and Payette Brewing present the First Annual Summer Film Series. Take a low back chair or blanket . 8 p.m. $5-$10. Payette Brewing, 733 S. Pioneer St., Boise, 208-2837065, boisefilmfoundation.org.

Visual Arts 40TH IDAHO WATERCOLOR SOCIETY JURIED EXHIBITION— Through June 27. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

FREE. Boise State SUB Fine Arts Gallery, 1700 University Drive, Boise, 208-426-2541.

CARLEY COLLECTION GIFTS: SOUTHWEST CERAMICS AND TEXTILES—Through May 10, 2020.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, 208345-8330, boiseartmuseum.org.

JILL STOREY AND LIZZIE TAYLOR: ART BY THE BOOKS—Through June 17. 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. FREE. Garden City Public Library, 6015 N. Glenwood St., Garden City, notaquietlibary.org.

PRESCHOOL ART—Preschoolers create beautiful art based on fundamental art principles.

10-10:30 a.m. FREE. Ada Library Victory Branch, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, adalib.org.

SARAH SENSE: COWGIRLS AND INDIANS—Using traditional basket-weaving techniques, Sarah Sense questions the stereotypes of the Cowboy and Indian in American pop culture. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Boise Art Museum, 670 E. Julia Davis Drive, Boise, boiseartmuseum.org.

WEEKLY ART CLASSES FOR KIDS & TEENS—Weekly classes are a great opportunity for students learn new skills and make cool artwork!

4:30-6 p.m. $95. Syringa Art Studio, 850 S. Fulton St., Boise, 208-8662445, syringaartstudio.com.

Literary Arts BABY RHYME TIME—Focuses on fine motor, and social skills through stories, songs and movement.

10-10:30 a.m. FREE. Victory Branch Library, 10664 W. Victory Road, Boise, 208-362-0181, adalib.org.

FREEWRITE NITE—Hosted by Unread Stories Club, monthly Freewrite Nites are open, informal gatherings for writers to talk about writing, give and receive feedback, or just sit quietly and get stuff done. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Coiled Wine Bar, 813 W. Bannock St., Boise, unreadstoriesclub.com.

STORY TIME WITH SIR READSALOT—Join Jane and Sir Readsalot for tales of friendship and adventure.

11 a.m. FREE. Once and Future Books, 1310 W. State St., Boise, 208-336-2230, ofbooks.net.

WRITER’S BLOC—Join a group of fellow writers to collaborate, critique and create. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Meridian Library District, 1326 W. Cherry Lane, Meridian, 208-888-4451, mld.org.

Learning CITIZENS PLANNING ACADEMY: IDAHO URBAN RENEWAL STORIES FROM AROUND THE STATE—Join panelists Ryan Armbruster, Meghan Conrad, Michelle Groenevelt and Nathan Murray for a discussion on the role of urban renewal in Idaho.

6-7:30 p.m. FREE. Idaho Water Center, 322 E. Front St., Boise, 208333-8066, idahosmartgrowth.org.

LEGO ROBOTICS DAY CAMP— Lego Robotics Day Camp for children ages 8-13. To register, call Bricks and MiniFigs at 208-3774386. 1-4 p.m. $125. Bricks and MiniFigs, 10150 Fairview Ave., Boise, bricksandminifigs.com.

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